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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.44, 24,183.44 and 6,264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.44, 24,183.44 and 6,264.42 is: 9,394.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.44 : 24,183.44 = 6,264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.44/24,183.44 = 6,264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.44x = 24,183.44 × 6,264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.44x = 151,495,225.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,495,225.20/16,126.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,394.21

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