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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,179.67, 24,265.85 and 6,313.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,179.67, 24,265.85 and 6,313.87 is: 9,469.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,179.67 : 24,265.85 = 6,313.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,179.67/24,265.85 = 6,313.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,179.67x = 24,265.85 × 6,313.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,179.67x = 153,211,390.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,211,390.77/16,179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,469.38

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