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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.66, 24,228.78 and 6,292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.66, 24,228.78 and 6,292.74 is: 9,437.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.66 : 24,228.78 = 6,292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.66/24,228.78 = 6,292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.66x = 24,228.78 × 6,292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.66x = 152,465,413.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,465,413.06/16,155.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,437.28

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