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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.56, 24,231.49 and 4,307.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.56, 24,231.49 and 4,307.27 is: 6,461.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.56 : 24,231.49 = 4,307.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.56/24,231.49 = 4,307.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.56x = 24,231.49 × 4,307.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.56x = 104,371,479.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,371,479.06/16,153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,461.21

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