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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.58, 24,220.44 and 6,281.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.58, 24,220.44 and 6,281.35 is: 9,418.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.58 : 24,220.44 = 6,281.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.58/24,220.44 = 6,281.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.58x = 24,220.44 × 6,281.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.58x = 152,136,939.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,136,939.69/16,153.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,418.16

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