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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,128.44, 24,194.19 and 6,268.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,128.44, 24,194.19 and 6,268.48 is: 9,403.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,128.44 : 24,194.19 = 6,268.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,128.44/24,194.19 = 6,268.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,128.44x = 24,194.19 × 6,268.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,128.44x = 151,660,796.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,660,796.13/16,128.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,403.31

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