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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.77, 24,198.96 and 6,266.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.77, 24,198.96 and 6,266.43 is: 9,403.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.77 : 24,198.96 = 6,266.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.77/24,198.96 = 6,266.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.77x = 24,198.96 × 6,266.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.77x = 151,641,088.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,641,088.91/16,126.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,403.07

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