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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.77, 24,220.74 and 6,281.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.77, 24,220.74 and 6,281.54 is: 9,418.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.77 : 24,220.74 = 6,281.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.77/24,220.74 = 6,281.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.77x = 24,220.74 × 6,281.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.77x = 152,143,515.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,143,515.73/16,153.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,418.45

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