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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,111.32, 24,176.88 and 6,251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,111.32, 24,176.88 and 6,251.64 is: 9,381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,111.32 : 24,176.88 = 6,251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,111.32/24,176.88 = 6,251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,111.32x = 24,176.88 × 6,251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,111.32x = 151,145,150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,145,150.08/16,111.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,381.30

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