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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,165.46, 24,233.80 and 6,311.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,165.46, 24,233.80 and 6,311.64 is: 9,461.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,165.46 : 24,233.80 = 6,311.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,165.46/24,233.80 = 6,311.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,165.46x = 24,233.80 × 6,311.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,165.46x = 152,955,021.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,955,021.43/16,165.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,461.84

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