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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,112.71, 24,177.88 and 6,252.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,112.71, 24,177.88 and 6,252.38 is: 9,381.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,112.71 : 24,177.88 = 6,252.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,112.71/24,177.88 = 6,252.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,112.71x = 24,177.88 × 6,252.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,112.71x = 151,169,293.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,169,293.35/16,112.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,381.99

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