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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.08, 24,183.78 and 4,114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.08, 24,183.78 and 4,114.54 is: 6,171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.08 : 24,183.78 = 4,114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.08/24,183.78 = 4,114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.08x = 24,183.78 × 4,114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.08x = 99,505,130.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,505,130.16/16,122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,171.98

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