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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.95, 24,182.58 and 6,255.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.95, 24,182.58 and 6,255.67 is: 9,379.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.95 : 24,182.58 = 6,255.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.95/24,182.58 = 6,255.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.95x = 24,182.58 × 6,255.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.95x = 151,278,240.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,278,240.23/16,127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,379.88

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