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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,119.31, 24,167.62 and 6,250.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,119.31, 24,167.62 and 6,250.27 is: 9,371.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,119.31 : 24,167.62 = 6,250.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,119.31/24,167.62 = 6,250.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,119.31x = 24,167.62 × 6,250.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,119.31x = 151,054,150.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,054,150.26/16,119.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,371.01

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