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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,146.55, 24,205.48 and 6,283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,146.55, 24,205.48 and 6,283.52 is: 9,419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,146.55 : 24,205.48 = 6,283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,146.55/24,205.48 = 6,283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,146.55x = 24,205.48 × 6,283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,146.55x = 152,095,586.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,095,586.27/16,146.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,419.70

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