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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.64, 24,244.11 and 6,288.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.64, 24,244.11 and 6,288.44 is: 9,437.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.64 : 24,244.11 = 6,288.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.64/24,244.11 = 6,288.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.64x = 24,244.11 × 6,288.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.64x = 152,457,509.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,457,509.87/16,154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,437.38

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