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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.73, 24,233.11 and 6,286.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.73, 24,233.11 and 6,286.57 is: 9,432.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.73 : 24,233.11 = 6,286.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.73/24,233.11 = 6,286.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.73x = 24,233.11 × 6,286.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.73x = 152,343,066.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,343,066.03/16,150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,432.58

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