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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.92, 24,201.08 and 6,265.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.92, 24,201.08 and 6,265.91 is: 9,402.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.92 : 24,201.08 = 6,265.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.92/24,201.08 = 6,265.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.92x = 24,201.08 × 6,265.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.92x = 151,641,757.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,641,757.85/16,127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,402.44

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