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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.58, 24,176.07 and 6,125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.58, 24,176.07 and 6,125.73 is: 9,183.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.58 : 24,176.07 = 6,125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.58/24,176.07 = 6,125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.58x = 24,176.07 × 6,125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.58x = 148,096,077.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,096,077.28/16,126.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,183.36

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