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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.77, 24,223.66 and 6,283.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.77, 24,223.66 and 6,283.49 is: 9,421.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.77 : 24,223.66 = 6,283.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.77/24,223.66 = 6,283.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.77x = 24,223.66 × 6,283.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.77x = 152,208,988.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,208,988.55/16,155.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,421.34

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