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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.70, 24,222.13 and 6,282.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.70, 24,222.13 and 6,282.47 is: 9,419.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.70 : 24,222.13 = 6,282.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.70/24,222.13 = 6,282.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.70x = 24,222.13 × 6,282.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.70x = 152,174,849.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,174,849.91/16,154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,419.85

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