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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,157.36, 24,242.21 and 6,303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,157.36, 24,242.21 and 6,303.50 is: 9,457.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,157.36 : 24,242.21 = 6,303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,157.36/24,242.21 = 6,303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,157.36x = 24,242.21 × 6,303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,157.36x = 152,810,847.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,810,847.10/16,157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,457.66

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