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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,085.21, 24,127.65 and 6,217.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,085.21, 24,127.65 and 6,217.58 is: 9,326.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,085.21 : 24,127.65 = 6,217.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,085.21/24,127.65 = 6,217.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,085.21x = 24,127.65 × 6,217.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,085.21x = 150,015,654.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,015,654.41/16,085.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,326.31

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