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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.02, 24,243.81 and 6,174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.02, 24,243.81 and 6,174.42 is: 9,257.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.02 : 24,243.81 = 6,174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.02/24,243.81 = 6,174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.02x = 24,243.81 × 6,174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.02x = 149,691,465.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,691,465.34/16,169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,257.92

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