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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.37, 24,225.35 and 6,292.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.37, 24,225.35 and 6,292.35 is: 9,436.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.37 : 24,225.35 = 6,292.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.37/24,225.35 = 6,292.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.37x = 24,225.35 × 6,292.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.37x = 152,434,349.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,434,349.61/16,154.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,436.11

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