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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,298.94, 24,445.86 and 6,302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,298.94, 24,445.86 and 6,302.28 is: 9,452.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,298.94 : 24,445.86 = 6,302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,298.94/24,445.86 = 6,302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,298.94x = 24,445.86 × 6,302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,298.94x = 154,064,654.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,064,654.56/16,298.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,452.43

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