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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.20, 24,372.18 and 6,118.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.20, 24,372.18 and 6,118.46 is: 9,174.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.20 : 24,372.18 = 6,118.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.20/24,372.18 = 6,118.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.20x = 24,372.18 × 6,118.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.20x = 149,120,208.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,120,208.44/16,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,174.26

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