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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.65, 24,227.28 and 6,291.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.65, 24,227.28 and 6,291.73 is: 9,435.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.65 : 24,227.28 = 6,291.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.65/24,227.28 = 6,291.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.65x = 24,227.28 × 6,291.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.65x = 152,431,504.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,431,504.39/16,154.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,435.77

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