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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,178.01, 24,263.37 and 6,312.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,178.01, 24,263.37 and 6,312.21 is: 9,466.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,178.01 : 24,263.37 = 6,312.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,178.01/24,263.37 = 6,312.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,178.01x = 24,263.37 × 6,312.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,178.01x = 153,155,486.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,155,486.75/16,178.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,466.89

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