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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,130.61, 24,185.59 and 6,261.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,130.61, 24,185.59 and 6,261.77 is: 9,388.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,130.61 : 24,185.59 = 6,261.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,130.61/24,185.59 = 6,261.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,130.61x = 24,185.59 × 6,261.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,130.61x = 151,444,646.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,444,646.70/16,130.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,388.65

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