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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.31, 24,149.75 and 6,241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.31, 24,149.75 and 6,241.52 is: 9,364.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.31 : 24,149.75 = 6,241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.31/24,149.75 = 6,241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.31x = 24,149.75 × 6,241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.31x = 150,731,176.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,731,176.79/16,095.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,364.91

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