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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,111.04, 24,161.76 and 6,248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,111.04, 24,161.76 and 6,248.08 is: 9,370.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,111.04 : 24,161.76 = 6,248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,111.04/24,161.76 = 6,248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,111.04x = 24,161.76 × 6,248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,111.04x = 150,964,609.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,964,609.42/16,111.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,370.26

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