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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,152.30, 24,239.50 and 6,291.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,152.30, 24,239.50 and 6,291.62 is: 9,441.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,152.30 : 24,239.50 = 6,291.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,152.30/24,239.50 = 6,291.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,152.30x = 24,239.50 × 6,291.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,152.30x = 152,505,722.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,505,722.99/16,152.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,441.73

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