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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.73, 24,237.62 and 6,289.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.73, 24,237.62 and 6,289.58 is: 9,437.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.73 : 24,237.62 = 6,289.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.73/24,237.62 = 6,289.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.73x = 24,237.62 × 6,289.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.73x = 152,444,297.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,444,297.36/16,153.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,437.10

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