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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,101.15, 24,160.85 and 6,241.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,101.15, 24,160.85 and 6,241.13 is: 9,365.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,101.15 : 24,160.85 = 6,241.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,101.15/24,160.85 = 6,241.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,101.15x = 24,160.85 × 6,241.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,101.15x = 150,790,853.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,790,853.75/16,101.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,365.22

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