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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.66, 24,190.20 and 6,268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.66, 24,190.20 and 6,268.88 is: 9,405.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.66 : 24,190.20 = 6,268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.66/24,190.20 = 6,268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.66x = 24,190.20 × 6,268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.66x = 151,645,340.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,645,340.03/16,122.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.73

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