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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,152.23, 24,219.01 and 6,279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,152.23, 24,219.01 and 6,279.96 is: 9,416.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,152.23 : 24,219.01 = 6,279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,152.23/24,219.01 = 6,279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,152.23x = 24,219.01 × 6,279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,152.23x = 152,094,414.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,094,414.04/16,152.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,416.31

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