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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,128.84, 24,202.50 and 6,266.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,128.84, 24,202.50 and 6,266.84 is: 9,403.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,128.84 : 24,202.50 = 6,266.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,128.84/24,202.50 = 6,266.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,128.84x = 24,202.50 × 6,266.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,128.84x = 151,673,195.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,673,195.10/16,128.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,403.85

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