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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,128.44, 24,186.44 and 6,266.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,128.44, 24,186.44 and 6,266.42 is: 9,397.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,128.44 : 24,186.44 = 6,266.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,128.44/24,186.44 = 6,266.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,128.44x = 24,186.44 × 6,266.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,128.44x = 151,562,391.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,562,391.34/16,128.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,397.21

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