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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,128.20, 24,186.06 and 6,266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,128.20, 24,186.06 and 6,266.18 is: 9,396.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,128.20 : 24,186.06 = 6,266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,128.20/24,186.06 = 6,266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,128.20x = 24,186.06 × 6,266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,128.20x = 151,554,205.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,554,205.45/16,128.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396.85

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