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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.37, 24,081.59 and 6,192.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.37, 24,081.59 and 6,192.64 is: 9,290.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.37 : 24,081.59 = 6,192.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.37/24,081.59 = 6,192.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.37x = 24,081.59 × 6,192.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.37x = 149,128,617.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,128,617.50/16,052.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,290.13

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