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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.91, 24,198.08 and 6,263.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.91, 24,198.08 and 6,263.90 is: 9,399.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.91 : 24,198.08 = 6,263.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.91/24,198.08 = 6,263.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.91x = 24,198.08 × 6,263.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.91x = 151,574,427.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,574,427.86/16,125.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,399.44

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