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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,132.55, 24,195.18 and 6,133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,132.55, 24,195.18 and 6,133.73 is: 9,199.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,132.55 : 24,195.18 = 6,133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,132.55/24,195.18 = 6,133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,132.55x = 24,195.18 × 6,133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,132.55x = 148,406,716.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,406,716.72/16,132.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,199.21

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