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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.95, 24,181.08 and 6,254.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.95, 24,181.08 and 6,254.67 is: 9,378.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.95 : 24,181.08 = 6,254.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.95/24,181.08 = 6,254.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.95x = 24,181.08 × 6,254.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.95x = 151,244,675.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,244,675.64/16,126.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,378.38

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