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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.26, 24,265.81 and 6,317.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.26, 24,265.81 and 6,317.53 is: 9,476.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.26 : 24,265.81 = 6,317.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.26/24,265.81 = 6,317.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.26x = 24,265.81 × 6,317.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.26x = 153,299,982.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,299,982.65/16,177.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,476.26

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