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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.06, 24,177.74 and 6,257.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.06, 24,177.74 and 6,257.02 is: 9,381.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.06 : 24,177.74 = 6,257.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.06/24,177.74 = 6,257.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.06x = 24,177.74 × 6,257.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.06x = 151,280,602.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,280,602.73/16,126.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,381.13

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