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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,146.54, 24,230.88 and 6,285.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,146.54, 24,230.88 and 6,285.87 is: 9,433.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,146.54 : 24,230.88 = 6,285.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,146.54/24,230.88 = 6,285.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,146.54x = 24,230.88 × 6,285.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,146.54x = 152,312,161.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,312,161.67/16,146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,433.11

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