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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,140.19, 24,204.84 and 6,142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,140.19, 24,204.84 and 6,142.56 is: 9,211.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,140.19 : 24,204.84 = 6,142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,140.19/24,204.84 = 6,142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,140.19x = 24,204.84 × 6,142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,140.19x = 148,679,681.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,679,681.99/16,140.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,211.77

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