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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,115.88, 24,174.90 and 6,253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,115.88, 24,174.90 and 6,253.32 is: 9,380.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,115.88 : 24,174.90 = 6,253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,115.88/24,174.90 = 6,253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,115.88x = 24,174.90 × 6,253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,115.88x = 151,173,385.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,173,385.67/16,115.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,380.40

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