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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.54, 24,251.88 and 6,299.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.54, 24,251.88 and 6,299.90 is: 9,454.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.54 : 24,251.88 = 6,299.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.54/24,251.88 = 6,299.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.54x = 24,251.88 × 6,299.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.54x = 152,784,418.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,784,418.81/16,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,454.17

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