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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.44, 24,184.94 and 6,265.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.44, 24,184.94 and 6,265.42 is: 9,395.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.44 : 24,184.94 = 6,265.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.44/24,184.94 = 6,265.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.44x = 24,184.94 × 6,265.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.44x = 151,528,806.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,528,806.77/16,127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,395.71

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