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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.44, 24,180.45 and 6,262.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.44, 24,180.45 and 6,262.42 is: 9,391.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.44 : 24,180.45 = 6,262.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.44/24,180.45 = 6,262.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.44x = 24,180.45 × 6,262.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.44x = 151,428,049.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,428,049.75/16,124.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.21

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