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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,157.33, 24,226.07 and 6,285.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,157.33, 24,226.07 and 6,285.11 is: 9,423.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,157.33 : 24,226.07 = 6,285.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,157.33/24,226.07 = 6,285.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,157.33x = 24,226.07 × 6,285.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,157.33x = 152,263,362.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,263,362.26/16,157.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,423.80

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