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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.53, 24,235.56 and 6,168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.53, 24,235.56 and 6,168.94 is: 9,249.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.53 : 24,235.56 = 6,168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.53/24,235.56 = 6,168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.53x = 24,235.56 × 6,168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.53x = 149,507,654.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,507,654.92/16,163.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,249.69

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