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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,148.04, 24,233.13 and 6,287.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,148.04, 24,233.13 and 6,287.37 is: 9,435.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,148.04 : 24,233.13 = 6,287.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,148.04/24,233.13 = 6,287.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,148.04x = 24,233.13 × 6,287.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,148.04x = 152,362,654.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,362,654.57/16,148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,435.37

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