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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.60, 24,245.02 and 6,298.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.60, 24,245.02 and 6,298.60 is: 9,448.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.60 : 24,245.02 = 6,298.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.60/24,245.02 = 6,298.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.60x = 24,245.02 × 6,298.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.60x = 152,709,682.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,709,682.97/16,162.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,448.34

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