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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.09, 24,236.92 and 6,298.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.09, 24,236.92 and 6,298.02 is: 9,445.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.09 : 24,236.92 = 6,298.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.09/24,236.92 = 6,298.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.09x = 24,236.92 × 6,298.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.09x = 152,644,614.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,644,614.77/16,161.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,445.20

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