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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,149.52, 24,214.80 and 6,154.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,149.52, 24,214.80 and 6,154.84 is: 9,228.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,149.52 : 24,214.80 = 6,154.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,149.52/24,214.80 = 6,154.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,149.52x = 24,214.80 × 6,154.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,149.52x = 149,038,219.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,038,219.63/16,149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,228.65

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