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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,101.72, 24,153.12 and 6,237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,101.72, 24,153.12 and 6,237.36 is: 9,356.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,101.72 : 24,153.12 = 6,237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,101.72/24,153.12 = 6,237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,101.72x = 24,153.12 × 6,237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,101.72x = 150,651,704.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,651,704.56/16,101.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,356.25

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