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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.23, 24,223.73 and 6,283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.23, 24,223.73 and 6,283.20 is: 9,421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.23 : 24,223.73 = 6,283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.23/24,223.73 = 6,283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.23x = 24,223.73 × 6,283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.23x = 152,202,508.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,202,508.92/16,155.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,421.26

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