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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.73, 24,222.98 and 6,282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.73, 24,222.98 and 6,282.70 is: 9,420.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.73 : 24,222.98 = 6,282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.73/24,222.98 = 6,282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.73x = 24,222.98 × 6,282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.73x = 152,185,716.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,185,716.45/16,154.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,420.51

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