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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.43, 24,183.54 and 6,262.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.43, 24,183.54 and 6,262.60 is: 9,392.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.43 : 24,183.54 = 6,262.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.43/24,183.54 = 6,262.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.43x = 24,183.54 × 6,262.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.43x = 151,451,837.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,451,837.60/16,125.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.11

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