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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.73, 24,234.61 and 6,287.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.73, 24,234.61 and 6,287.57 is: 9,434.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.73 : 24,234.61 = 6,287.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.73/24,234.61 = 6,287.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.73x = 24,234.61 × 6,287.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.73x = 152,376,806.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,376,806.80/16,151.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,434.09

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