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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,134.88, 24,203.52 and 6,269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,134.88, 24,203.52 and 6,269.92 is: 9,405.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,134.88 : 24,203.52 = 6,269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,134.88/24,203.52 = 6,269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,134.88x = 24,203.52 × 6,269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,134.88x = 151,754,134.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,754,134.12/16,134.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.35

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