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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,114.19, 24,166.53 and 6,251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,114.19, 24,166.53 and 6,251.13 is: 9,374.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,114.19 : 24,166.53 = 6,251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,114.19/24,166.53 = 6,251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,114.19x = 24,166.53 × 6,251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,114.19x = 151,068,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,068,120.68/16,114.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,374.85

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