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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.49, 24,212.87 and 6,288.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.49, 24,212.87 and 6,288.47 is: 9,427.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.49 : 24,212.87 = 6,288.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.49/24,212.87 = 6,288.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.49x = 24,212.87 × 6,288.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.49x = 152,261,868.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,261,868.48/16,151.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,427.11

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