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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,107.71, 24,167.72 and 6,253.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,107.71, 24,167.72 and 6,253.91 is: 9,383.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,107.71 : 24,167.72 = 6,253.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,107.71/24,167.72 = 6,253.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,107.71x = 24,167.72 × 6,253.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,107.71x = 151,142,696.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,142,696.03/16,107.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,383.25

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