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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,128.19, 24,186.07 and 6,266.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,128.19, 24,186.07 and 6,266.17 is: 9,396.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,128.19 : 24,186.07 = 6,266.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,128.19/24,186.07 = 6,266.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,128.19x = 24,186.07 × 6,266.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,128.19x = 151,554,026.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,554,026.25/16,128.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396.84

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