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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,130.92, 24,205.58 and 6,268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,130.92, 24,205.58 and 6,268.91 is: 9,406.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,130.92 : 24,205.58 = 6,268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,130.92/24,205.58 = 6,268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,130.92x = 24,205.58 × 6,268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,130.92x = 151,742,571.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,742,571.17/16,130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.94

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