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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,137.34, 24,196.60 and 6,265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,137.34, 24,196.60 and 6,265.08 is: 9,393.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,137.34 : 24,196.60 = 6,265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,137.34/24,196.60 = 6,265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,137.34x = 24,196.60 × 6,265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,137.34x = 151,593,634.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,593,634.73/16,137.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,393.97

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