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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.59, 24,245.60 and 6,307.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.59, 24,245.60 and 6,307.65 is: 9,458.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.59 : 24,245.60 = 6,307.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.59/24,245.60 = 6,307.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.59x = 24,245.60 × 6,307.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.59x = 152,932,727.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,932,727.30/16,168.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,458.63

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