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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,121.81, 24,188.36 and 6,268.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,121.81, 24,188.36 and 6,268.01 is: 9,404.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,121.81 : 24,188.36 = 6,268.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,121.81/24,188.36 = 6,268.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,121.81x = 24,188.36 × 6,268.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,121.81x = 151,612,730.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,612,730.08/16,121.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,404.20

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