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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,147.92, 24,211.97 and 6,275.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,147.92, 24,211.97 and 6,275.67 is: 9,409.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,147.92 : 24,211.97 = 6,275.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,147.92/24,211.97 = 6,275.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,147.92x = 24,211.97 × 6,275.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,147.92x = 151,946,333.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,946,333.77/16,147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,409.65

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