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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,241.98, 24,362.96 and 6,112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,241.98, 24,362.96 and 6,112.26 is: 9,168.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,241.98 : 24,362.96 = 6,112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,241.98/24,362.96 = 6,112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,241.98x = 24,362.96 × 6,112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,241.98x = 148,912,745.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,912,745.89/16,241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,168.39

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