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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.97, 24,239.72 and 6,299.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.97, 24,239.72 and 6,299.90 is: 9,448.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.97 : 24,239.72 = 6,299.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.97/24,239.72 = 6,299.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.97x = 24,239.72 × 6,299.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.97x = 152,707,812.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,707,812.03/16,162.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,448.00

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