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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.45, 24,184.94 and 6,265.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.45, 24,184.94 and 6,265.43 is: 9,395.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.45 : 24,184.94 = 6,265.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.45/24,184.94 = 6,265.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.45x = 24,184.94 × 6,265.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.45x = 151,528,896.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,528,896.37/16,127.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,395.72

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