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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.52, 24,234.54 and 6,303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.52, 24,234.54 and 6,303.72 is: 9,451.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.52 : 24,234.54 = 6,303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.52/24,234.54 = 6,303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.52x = 24,234.54 × 6,303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.52x = 152,767,754.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,767,754.49/16,163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,451.39

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