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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.99, 24,380.96 and 6,124.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.99, 24,380.96 and 6,124.28 is: 9,186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.99 : 24,380.96 = 6,124.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.99/24,380.96 = 6,124.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.99x = 24,380.96 × 6,124.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.99x = 149,315,901.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,315,901.97/16,253.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,186.41

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