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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,165.58, 24,239.66 and 6,302.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,165.58, 24,239.66 and 6,302.21 is: 9,449.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,165.58 : 24,239.66 = 6,302.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,165.58/24,239.66 = 6,302.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,165.58x = 24,239.66 × 6,302.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,165.58x = 152,763,274.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,763,274.94/16,165.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,449.91

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