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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,091.28, 24,130.08 and 6,228.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,091.28, 24,130.08 and 6,228.72 is: 9,340.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,091.28 : 24,130.08 = 6,228.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,091.28/24,130.08 = 6,228.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,091.28x = 24,130.08 × 6,228.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,091.28x = 150,299,511.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,299,511.90/16,091.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,340.43

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