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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.15, 24,226.53 and 6,291.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.15, 24,226.53 and 6,291.23 is: 9,435.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.15 : 24,226.53 = 6,291.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.15/24,226.53 = 6,291.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.15x = 24,226.53 × 6,291.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.15x = 152,414,672.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,414,672.33/16,154.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,435.02

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