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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,113.09, 24,178.44 and 6,252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,113.09, 24,178.44 and 6,252.76 is: 9,382.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,113.09 : 24,178.44 = 6,252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,113.09/24,178.44 = 6,252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,113.09x = 24,178.44 × 6,252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,113.09x = 151,181,861.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,181,861.60/16,113.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,382.55

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