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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.76, 24,241.76 and 6,293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.76, 24,241.76 and 6,293.12 is: 9,444.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.76 : 24,241.76 = 6,293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.76/24,241.76 = 6,293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.76x = 24,241.76 × 6,293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.76x = 152,556,304.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,556,304.69/16,153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,444.01

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