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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,135.62, 24,193.08 and 6,266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,135.62, 24,193.08 and 6,266.78 is: 9,396.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,135.62 : 24,193.08 = 6,266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,135.62/24,193.08 = 6,266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,135.62x = 24,193.08 × 6,266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,135.62x = 151,612,709.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,612,709.88/16,135.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396.15

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