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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,136.41, 24,194.26 and 6,265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,136.41, 24,194.26 and 6,265.17 is: 9,393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,136.41 : 24,194.26 = 6,265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,136.41/24,194.26 = 6,265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,136.41x = 24,194.26 × 6,265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,136.41x = 151,581,120.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,581,120.60/16,136.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,393.73

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