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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.54, 24,247.38 and 6,175.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.54, 24,247.38 and 6,175.73 is: 9,256.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.54 : 24,247.38 = 6,175.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.54/24,247.38 = 6,175.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.54x = 24,247.38 × 6,175.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.54x = 149,745,356.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,745,356.51/16,177.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,256.37

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