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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,241.94, 24,362.91 and 6,112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,241.94, 24,362.91 and 6,112.22 is: 9,168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,241.94 : 24,362.91 = 6,112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,241.94/24,362.91 = 6,112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,241.94x = 24,362.91 × 6,112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,241.94x = 148,911,526.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,911,526.67/16,241.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,168.34

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