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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,159.20, 24,220.80 and 6,295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,159.20, 24,220.80 and 6,295.20 is: 9,435.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,159.20 : 24,220.80 = 6,295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,159.20/24,220.80 = 6,295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,159.20x = 24,220.80 × 6,295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,159.20x = 152,474,780.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,474,780.16/16,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,435.79

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