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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,106.88, 24,161.52 and 6,241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,106.88, 24,161.52 and 6,241.92 is: 9,363.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,106.88 : 24,161.52 = 6,241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,106.88/24,161.52 = 6,241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,106.88x = 24,161.52 × 6,241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,106.88x = 150,814,274.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,814,274.92/16,106.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,363.35

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