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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.02, 24,269.17 and 6,319.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.02, 24,269.17 and 6,319.11 is: 9,480.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.02 : 24,269.17 = 6,319.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.02/24,269.17 = 6,319.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.02x = 24,269.17 × 6,319.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.02x = 153,359,641.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,359,641.90/16,177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,480.09

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