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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,171.34, 24,249.14 and 6,176.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,171.34, 24,249.14 and 6,176.51 is: 9,261.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,171.34 : 24,249.14 = 6,176.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,171.34/24,249.14 = 6,176.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,171.34x = 24,249.14 × 6,176.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,171.34x = 149,775,085.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,775,085.44/16,171.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.76

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