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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.60, 24,254.40 and 6,309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.60, 24,254.40 and 6,309.20 is: 9,463.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.60 : 24,254.40 = 6,309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.60/24,254.40 = 6,309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.60x = 24,254.40 × 6,309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.60x = 153,025,860.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,025,860.48/16,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,463.80

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