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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.99, 24,212.80 and 6,297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.99, 24,212.80 and 6,297.16 is: 9,440.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.99 : 24,212.80 = 6,297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.99/24,212.80 = 6,297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.99x = 24,212.80 × 6,297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.99x = 152,471,875.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,471,875.65/16,150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,440.40

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