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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.76, 24,243.26 and 6,294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.76, 24,243.26 and 6,294.12 is: 9,445.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.76 : 24,243.26 = 6,294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.76/24,243.26 = 6,294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.76x = 24,243.26 × 6,294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.76x = 152,589,987.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,589,987.63/16,154.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,445.51

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