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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.44, 24,191.19 and 6,266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.44, 24,191.19 and 6,266.48 is: 9,400.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.44 : 24,191.19 = 6,266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.44/24,191.19 = 6,266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.44x = 24,191.19 × 6,266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.44x = 151,593,576.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,593,576.98/16,126.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,400.31

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