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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.58, 24,177.57 and 6,126.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.58, 24,177.57 and 6,126.73 is: 9,184.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.58 : 24,177.57 = 6,126.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.58/24,177.57 = 6,126.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.58x = 24,177.57 × 6,126.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.58x = 148,129,443.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,129,443.45/16,127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,184.85

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