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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.42, 24,381.59 and 6,124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.42, 24,381.59 and 6,124.68 is: 9,187.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.42 : 24,381.59 = 6,124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.42/24,381.59 = 6,124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.42x = 24,381.59 × 6,124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.42x = 149,329,406.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,329,406.02/16,254.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,187.00

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