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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.35, 24,179.85 and 6,125.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.35, 24,179.85 and 6,125.02 is: 9,186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.35 : 24,179.85 = 6,125.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.35/24,179.85 = 6,125.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.35x = 24,179.85 × 6,125.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.35x = 148,102,064.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,102,064.85/16,122.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,186.13

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