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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,147.55, 24,206.97 and 6,284.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,147.55, 24,206.97 and 6,284.52 is: 9,421.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,147.55 : 24,206.97 = 6,284.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,147.55/24,206.97 = 6,284.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,147.55x = 24,206.97 × 6,284.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,147.55x = 152,129,187.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,129,187.10/16,147.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,421.19

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