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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.59, 24,245.96 and 6,310.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.59, 24,245.96 and 6,310.58 is: 9,460.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.59 : 24,245.96 = 6,310.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.59/24,245.96 = 6,310.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.59x = 24,245.96 × 6,310.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.59x = 153,005,935.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,005,935.22/16,173.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,460.23

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