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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,148.38, 24,223.83 and 6,286.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,148.38, 24,223.83 and 6,286.90 is: 9,430.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,148.38 : 24,223.83 = 6,286.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,148.38/24,223.83 = 6,286.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,148.38x = 24,223.83 × 6,286.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,148.38x = 152,292,796.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,292,796.83/16,148.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,430.84

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