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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.97, 24,238.22 and 6,298.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.97, 24,238.22 and 6,298.90 is: 9,446.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.97 : 24,238.22 = 6,298.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.97/24,238.22 = 6,298.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.97x = 24,238.22 × 6,298.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.97x = 152,674,123.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,674,123.96/16,161.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,446.50

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