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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,147.50, 24,232.38 and 6,286.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,147.50, 24,232.38 and 6,286.83 is: 9,434.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,147.50 : 24,232.38 = 6,286.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,147.50/24,232.38 = 6,286.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,147.50x = 24,232.38 × 6,286.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,147.50x = 152,344,853.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,344,853.56/16,147.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,434.58

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