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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,170.71, 24,254.36 and 4,325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,170.71, 24,254.36 and 4,325.68 is: 6,488.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,170.71 : 24,254.36 = 4,325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,170.71/24,254.36 = 4,325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,170.71x = 24,254.36 × 4,325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,170.71x = 104,916,528.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,916,528.51/16,170.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,488.06

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