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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.02, 24,242.31 and 6,173.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.02, 24,242.31 and 6,173.42 is: 9,256.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.02 : 24,242.31 = 6,173.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.02/24,242.31 = 6,173.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.02x = 24,242.31 × 6,173.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.02x = 149,657,961.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,657,961.40/16,168.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,256.42

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