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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.60, 24,221.10 and 6,284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.60, 24,221.10 and 6,284.20 is: 9,424.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.60 : 24,221.10 = 6,284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.60/24,221.10 = 6,284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.60x = 24,221.10 × 6,284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.60x = 152,210,236.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,210,236.62/16,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,424.43

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