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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,115.27, 24,181.71 and 6,254.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,115.27, 24,181.71 and 6,254.93 is: 9,385.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,115.27 : 24,181.71 = 6,254.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,115.27/24,181.71 = 6,254.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,115.27x = 24,181.71 × 6,254.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,115.27x = 151,254,940.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,254,940.33/16,115.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,385.82

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