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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,130.60, 24,184.46 and 6,261.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,130.60, 24,184.46 and 6,261.56 is: 9,387.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,130.60 : 24,184.46 = 6,261.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,130.60/24,184.46 = 6,261.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,130.60x = 24,184.46 × 6,261.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,130.60x = 151,432,447.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,432,447.36/16,130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,387.90

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