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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,170.54, 24,250.95 and 6,307.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,170.54, 24,250.95 and 6,307.17 is: 9,458.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,170.54 : 24,250.95 = 6,307.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,170.54/24,250.95 = 6,307.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,170.54x = 24,250.95 × 6,307.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,170.54x = 152,954,864.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,954,864.31/16,170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,458.86

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