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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.57, 24,226.46 and 6,297.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.57, 24,226.46 and 6,297.61 is: 9,440.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.57 : 24,226.46 = 6,297.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.57/24,226.46 = 6,297.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.57x = 24,226.46 × 6,297.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.57x = 152,568,751.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,568,751.94/16,160.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,440.80

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