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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.72, 24,234.72 and 6,312.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.72, 24,234.72 and 6,312.32 is: 9,462.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.72 : 24,234.72 = 6,312.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.72/24,234.72 = 6,312.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.72x = 24,234.72 × 6,312.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.72x = 152,977,307.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,977,307.75/16,166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,462.48

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