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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.06, 24,179.24 and 6,258.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.06, 24,179.24 and 6,258.02 is: 9,382.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.06 : 24,179.24 = 6,258.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.06/24,179.24 = 6,258.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.06x = 24,179.24 × 6,258.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.06x = 151,314,167.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,314,167.50/16,127.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,382.63

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