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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,158.53, 24,237.62 and 6,304.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,158.53, 24,237.62 and 6,304.73 is: 9,457.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,158.53 : 24,237.62 = 6,304.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,158.53/24,237.62 = 6,304.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,158.53x = 24,237.62 × 6,304.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,158.53x = 152,811,497.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,811,497.23/16,158.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,457.02

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