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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.61, 24,189.99 and 6,262.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.61, 24,189.99 and 6,262.48 is: 9,396.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.61 : 24,189.99 = 6,262.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.61/24,189.99 = 6,262.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.61x = 24,189.99 × 6,262.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.61x = 151,489,328.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,489,328.58/16,122.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396.08

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