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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.64, 24,262.81 and 6,311.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.64, 24,262.81 and 6,311.84 is: 9,466.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.64 : 24,262.81 = 6,311.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.64/24,262.81 = 6,311.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.64x = 24,262.81 × 6,311.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.64x = 153,142,837.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,142,837.58/16,177.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,466.33

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