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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,148.79, 24,230.07 and 6,295.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,148.79, 24,230.07 and 6,295.01 is: 9,445.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,148.79 : 24,230.07 = 6,295.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,148.79/24,230.07 = 6,295.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,148.79x = 24,230.07 × 6,295.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,148.79x = 152,528,411.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,528,411.80/16,148.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,445.19

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