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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.61, 24,224.29 and 6,283.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.61, 24,224.29 and 6,283.58 is: 9,421.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.61 : 24,224.29 = 6,283.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.61/24,224.29 = 6,283.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.61x = 24,224.29 × 6,283.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.61x = 152,215,309.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,215,309.01/16,155.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,421.83

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