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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.06, 24,171.75 and 6,253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.06, 24,171.75 and 6,253.02 is: 9,375.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.06 : 24,171.75 = 6,253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.06/24,171.75 = 6,253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.06x = 24,171.75 × 6,253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.06x = 151,146,436.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,146,436.19/16,122.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,375.13

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