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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.98, 24,240.98 and 6,291.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.98, 24,240.98 and 6,291.82 is: 9,440.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.98 : 24,240.98 = 6,291.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.98/24,240.98 = 6,291.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.98x = 24,240.98 × 6,291.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.98x = 152,519,882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,519,882.78/16,155.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,440.46

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