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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,170.81, 24,247.00 and 6,304.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,170.81, 24,247.00 and 6,304.71 is: 9,453.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,170.81 : 24,247.00 = 6,304.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,170.81/24,247.00 = 6,304.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,170.81x = 24,247.00 × 6,304.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,170.81x = 152,870,298.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,870,298.52/16,170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,453.47

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