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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.54, 24,253.38 and 6,300.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.54, 24,253.38 and 6,300.90 is: 9,455.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.54 : 24,253.38 = 6,300.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.54/24,253.38 = 6,300.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.54x = 24,253.38 × 6,300.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.54x = 152,818,122.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,818,122.04/16,161.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,455.67

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