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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.78, 24,260.76 and 6,307.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.78, 24,260.76 and 6,307.74 is: 9,465.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.78 : 24,260.76 = 6,307.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.78/24,260.76 = 6,307.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.78x = 24,260.76 × 6,307.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.78x = 153,030,566.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,030,566.28/16,167.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,465.16

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