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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.03, 24,261.14 and 6,307.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.03, 24,261.14 and 6,307.99 is: 9,465.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.03 : 24,261.14 = 6,307.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.03/24,261.14 = 6,307.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.03x = 24,261.14 × 6,307.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.03x = 153,039,028.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,039,028.51/16,168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,465.53

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