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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,101.52, 24,147.60 and 6,238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,101.52, 24,147.60 and 6,238.60 is: 9,356.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,101.52 : 24,147.60 = 6,238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,101.52/24,147.60 = 6,238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,101.52x = 24,147.60 × 6,238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,101.52x = 150,647,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,647,217.36/16,101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,356.09

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