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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,139.71, 24,203.41 and 6,277.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,139.71, 24,203.41 and 6,277.81 is: 9,414.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,139.71 : 24,203.41 = 6,277.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,139.71/24,203.41 = 6,277.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,139.71x = 24,203.41 × 6,277.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,139.71x = 151,944,272.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,944,272.62/16,139.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,414.32

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