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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.36, 24,240.29 and 6,300.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.36, 24,240.29 and 6,300.27 is: 9,448.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.36 : 24,240.29 = 6,300.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.36/24,240.29 = 6,300.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.36x = 24,240.29 × 6,300.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.36x = 152,720,340.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,720,340.38/16,163.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,448.55

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