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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,132.91, 24,185.52 and 6,131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,132.91, 24,185.52 and 6,131.97 is: 9,192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,132.91 : 24,185.52 = 6,131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,132.91/24,185.52 = 6,131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,132.91x = 24,185.52 × 6,131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,132.91x = 148,304,883.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,304,883.07/16,132.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,192.70

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