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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,159.20, 24,228.87 and 6,286.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,159.20, 24,228.87 and 6,286.98 is: 9,426.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,159.20 : 24,228.87 = 6,286.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,159.20/24,228.87 = 6,286.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,159.20x = 24,228.87 × 6,286.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,159.20x = 152,326,421.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,326,421.11/16,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,426.61

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