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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.72, 24,237.42 and 6,298.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.72, 24,237.42 and 6,298.60 is: 9,445.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.72 : 24,237.42 = 6,298.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.72/24,237.42 = 6,298.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.72x = 24,237.42 × 6,298.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.72x = 152,661,813.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,661,813.61/16,161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,445.89

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