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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.12, 24,168.75 and 6,259.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.12, 24,168.75 and 6,259.05 is: 9,382.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.12 : 24,168.75 = 6,259.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.12/24,168.75 = 6,259.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.12x = 24,168.75 × 6,259.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.12x = 151,273,414.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,273,414.69/16,122.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,382.97

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