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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.65, 24,220.55 and 6,281.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.65, 24,220.55 and 6,281.42 is: 9,418.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.65 : 24,220.55 = 6,281.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.65/24,220.55 = 6,281.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.65x = 24,220.55 × 6,281.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.65x = 152,139,294.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,139,294.67/16,153.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,418.26

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