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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,175.40, 24,252.60 and 6,315.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,175.40, 24,252.60 and 6,315.70 is: 9,469.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,175.40 : 24,252.60 = 6,315.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,175.40/24,252.60 = 6,315.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,175.40x = 24,252.60 × 6,315.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,175.40x = 153,172,145.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,172,145.82/16,175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,469.45

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