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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,107.58, 24,164.70 and 6,246.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,107.58, 24,164.70 and 6,246.82 is: 9,371.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,107.58 : 24,164.70 = 6,246.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,107.58/24,164.70 = 6,246.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,107.58x = 24,164.70 × 6,246.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,107.58x = 150,952,531.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,952,531.25/16,107.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,371.52

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