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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,174.25, 24,246.94 and 6,311.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,174.25, 24,246.94 and 6,311.23 is: 9,461.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,174.25 : 24,246.94 = 6,311.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,174.25/24,246.94 = 6,311.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,174.25x = 24,246.94 × 6,311.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,174.25x = 153,028,053.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,028,053.33/16,174.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,461.22

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