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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,176.76, 24,265.06 and 6,317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,176.76, 24,265.06 and 6,317.04 is: 9,475.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,176.76 : 24,265.06 = 6,317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,176.76/24,265.06 = 6,317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,176.76x = 24,265.06 × 6,317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,176.76x = 153,283,354.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,283,354.62/16,176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,475.53

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