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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.15, 24,228.03 and 6,292.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.15, 24,228.03 and 6,292.23 is: 9,436.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.15 : 24,228.03 = 6,292.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.15/24,228.03 = 6,292.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.15x = 24,228.03 × 6,292.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.15x = 152,448,337.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,448,337.21/16,155.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,436.52

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