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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,175.97, 24,246.95 and 6,315.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,175.97, 24,246.95 and 6,315.03 is: 9,465.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,175.97 : 24,246.95 = 6,315.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,175.97/24,246.95 = 6,315.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,175.97x = 24,246.95 × 6,315.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,175.97x = 153,120,185.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,120,185.08/16,175.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,465.90

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