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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,133.61, 24,190.08 and 6,264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,133.61, 24,190.08 and 6,264.78 is: 9,393.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,133.61 : 24,190.08 = 6,264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,133.61/24,190.08 = 6,264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,133.61x = 24,190.08 × 6,264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,133.61x = 151,545,529.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,545,529.38/16,133.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,393.16

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