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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,076.90, 24,114.81 and 6,218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,076.90, 24,114.81 and 6,218.26 is: 9,327.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,076.90 : 24,114.81 = 6,218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,076.90/24,114.81 = 6,218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,076.90x = 24,114.81 × 6,218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,076.90x = 149,952,158.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,952,158.43/16,076.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,327.18

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