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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.60, 24,233.28 and 6,289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.60, 24,233.28 and 6,289.56 is: 9,430.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.60 : 24,233.28 = 6,289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.60/24,233.28 = 6,289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.60x = 24,233.28 × 6,289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.60x = 152,416,668.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,416,668.56/16,161.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,430.79

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