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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,129.60, 24,182.96 and 6,260.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,129.60, 24,182.96 and 6,260.56 is: 9,386.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,129.60 : 24,182.96 = 6,260.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,129.60/24,182.96 = 6,260.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,129.60x = 24,182.96 × 6,260.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,129.60x = 151,398,872.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,398,872.06/16,129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,386.40

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