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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.74, 24,237.48 and 6,299.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.74, 24,237.48 and 6,299.94 is: 9,452.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.74 : 24,237.48 = 6,299.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.74/24,237.48 = 6,299.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.74x = 24,237.48 × 6,299.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.74x = 152,694,669.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,694,669.75/16,153.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,452.59

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