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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,280.19, 24,415.29 and 6,282.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,280.19, 24,415.29 and 6,282.63 is: 9,422.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,280.19 : 24,415.29 = 6,282.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,280.19/24,415.29 = 6,282.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,280.19x = 24,415.29 × 6,282.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,280.19x = 153,392,233.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,392,233.41/16,280.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,422.02

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