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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,115.61, 24,167.26 and 6,253.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,115.61, 24,167.26 and 6,253.61 is: 9,378.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,115.61 : 24,167.26 = 6,253.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,115.61/24,167.26 = 6,253.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,115.61x = 24,167.26 × 6,253.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,115.61x = 151,132,505.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,132,505.79/16,115.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,378.02

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