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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,128.18, 24,186.06 and 6,266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,128.18, 24,186.06 and 6,266.16 is: 9,396.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,128.18 : 24,186.06 = 6,266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,128.18/24,186.06 = 6,266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,128.18x = 24,186.06 × 6,266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,128.18x = 151,553,721.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,553,721.73/16,128.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396.83

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