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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,165.53, 24,238.56 and 6,170.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,165.53, 24,238.56 and 6,170.94 is: 9,252.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,165.53 : 24,238.56 = 6,170.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,165.53/24,238.56 = 6,170.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,165.53x = 24,238.56 × 6,170.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,165.53x = 149,574,699.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,574,699.45/16,165.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,252.69

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