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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.76, 24,237.26 and 6,290.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.76, 24,237.26 and 6,290.12 is: 9,439.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.76 : 24,237.26 = 6,290.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.76/24,237.26 = 6,290.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.76x = 24,237.26 × 6,290.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.76x = 152,455,273.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,455,273.87/16,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,439.51

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