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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.27, 24,219.98 and 6,281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.27, 24,219.98 and 6,281.04 is: 9,417.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.27 : 24,219.98 = 6,281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.27/24,219.98 = 6,281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.27x = 24,219.98 × 6,281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.27x = 152,126,704.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,126,704.53/16,153.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,417.70

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