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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,158.66, 24,244.20 and 6,304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,158.66, 24,244.20 and 6,304.92 is: 9,459.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,158.66 : 24,244.20 = 6,304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,158.66/24,244.20 = 6,304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,158.66x = 24,244.20 × 6,304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,158.66x = 152,857,741.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,857,741.46/16,158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,459.80

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