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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,146.93, 24,224.98 and 6,289.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,146.93, 24,224.98 and 6,289.03 is: 9,435.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,146.93 : 24,224.98 = 6,289.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,146.93/24,224.98 = 6,289.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,146.93x = 24,224.98 × 6,289.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,146.93x = 152,351,504.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,351,504.84/16,146.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,435.32

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