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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,128.43, 24,188.04 and 6,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,128.43, 24,188.04 and 6,265.60 is: 9,396.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,128.43 : 24,188.04 = 6,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,128.43/24,188.04 = 6,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,128.43x = 24,188.04 × 6,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,128.43x = 151,552,583.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,552,583.42/16,128.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396.61

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