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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,131.60, 24,185.96 and 6,262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,131.60, 24,185.96 and 6,262.56 is: 9,389.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,131.60 : 24,185.96 = 6,262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,131.60/24,185.96 = 6,262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,131.60x = 24,185.96 × 6,262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,131.60x = 151,466,025.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,466,025.66/16,131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,389.40

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