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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.94, 24,190.44 and 6,265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.94, 24,190.44 and 6,265.98 is: 9,399.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.94 : 24,190.44 = 6,265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.94/24,190.44 = 6,265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.94x = 24,190.44 × 6,265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.94x = 151,576,721.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,576,721.43/16,125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,399.56

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