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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,188.26, 24,285.37 and 6,326.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,188.26, 24,285.37 and 6,326.91 is: 9,491.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,188.26 : 24,285.37 = 6,326.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,188.26/24,285.37 = 6,326.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,188.26x = 24,285.37 × 6,326.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,188.26x = 153,651,346.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,651,346.35/16,188.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,491.53

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