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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.57, 24,190.04 and 6,264.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.57, 24,190.04 and 6,264.84 is: 9,398.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.57 : 24,190.04 = 6,264.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.57/24,190.04 = 6,264.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.57x = 24,190.04 × 6,264.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.57x = 151,546,836.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,546,836.57/16,124.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,398.50

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