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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.04, 24,251.13 and 6,299.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.04, 24,251.13 and 6,299.37 is: 9,453.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.04 : 24,251.13 = 6,299.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.04/24,251.13 = 6,299.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.04x = 24,251.13 × 6,299.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.04x = 152,766,840.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,766,840.79/16,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,453.37

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