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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.65, 24,188.02 and 6,259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.65, 24,188.02 and 6,259.28 is: 9,390.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.65 : 24,188.02 = 6,259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.65/24,188.02 = 6,259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.65x = 24,188.02 × 6,259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.65x = 151,399,453.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,399,453.24/16,122.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,390.48

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