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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,164.53, 24,237.06 and 6,169.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,164.53, 24,237.06 and 6,169.94 is: 9,251.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,164.53 : 24,237.06 = 6,169.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,164.53/24,237.06 = 6,169.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,164.53x = 24,237.06 × 6,169.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,164.53x = 149,541,205.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,541,205.98/16,164.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,251.19

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