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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,269.26, 24,396.39 and 6,130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,269.26, 24,396.39 and 6,130.49 is: 9,192.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,269.26 : 24,396.39 = 6,130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,269.26/24,396.39 = 6,130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,269.26x = 24,396.39 × 6,130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,269.26x = 149,561,702.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,561,702.95/16,269.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,192.90

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