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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.98, 24,239.48 and 6,290.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.98, 24,239.48 and 6,290.82 is: 9,438.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.98 : 24,239.48 = 6,290.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.98/24,239.48 = 6,290.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.98x = 24,239.48 × 6,290.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.98x = 152,486,205.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,486,205.57/16,154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,438.96

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