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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.24, 24,213.18 and 6,297.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.24, 24,213.18 and 6,297.42 is: 9,440.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.24 : 24,213.18 = 6,297.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.24/24,213.18 = 6,297.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.24x = 24,213.18 × 6,297.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.24x = 152,480,564.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,480,564.00/16,151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,440.80

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