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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,131.67, 24,206.70 and 6,269.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,131.67, 24,206.70 and 6,269.66 is: 9,408.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,131.67 : 24,206.70 = 6,269.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,131.67/24,206.70 = 6,269.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,131.67x = 24,206.70 × 6,269.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,131.67x = 151,767,778.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,767,778.72/16,131.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,408.07

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