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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,131.36, 24,203.76 and 6,277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,131.36, 24,203.76 and 6,277.56 is: 9,418.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,131.36 : 24,203.76 = 6,277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,131.36/24,203.76 = 6,277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,131.36x = 24,203.76 × 6,277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,131.36x = 151,940,555.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,940,555.63/16,131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,418.96

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