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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.80, 24,231.30 and 6,290.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.80, 24,231.30 and 6,290.20 is: 9,436.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.80 : 24,231.30 = 6,290.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.80/24,231.30 = 6,290.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.80x = 24,231.30 × 6,290.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.80x = 152,419,723.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,419,723.26/16,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,436.70

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