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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,165.28, 24,240.96 and 6,302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,165.28, 24,240.96 and 6,302.72 is: 9,451.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,165.28 : 24,240.96 = 6,302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,165.28/24,240.96 = 6,302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,165.28x = 24,240.96 × 6,302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,165.28x = 152,783,983.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,783,983.41/16,165.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,451.37

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