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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,146.80, 24,205.85 and 6,283.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,146.80, 24,205.85 and 6,283.77 is: 9,420.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,146.80 : 24,205.85 = 6,283.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,146.80/24,205.85 = 6,283.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,146.80x = 24,205.85 × 6,283.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,146.80x = 152,103,962.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,103,962.64/16,146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,420.07

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