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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,105.28, 24,144.92 and 6,239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,105.28, 24,144.92 and 6,239.52 is: 9,354.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,105.28 : 24,144.92 = 6,239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,105.28/24,144.92 = 6,239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,105.28x = 24,144.92 × 6,239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,105.28x = 150,652,711.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,652,711.24/16,105.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,354.24

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