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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,132.16, 24,204.46 and 6,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,132.16, 24,204.46 and 6,278.40 is: 9,420.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,132.16 : 24,204.46 = 6,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,132.16/24,204.46 = 6,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,132.16x = 24,204.46 × 6,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,132.16x = 151,965,281.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,965,281.66/16,132.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,420.02

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