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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.39, 24,274.25 and 6,322.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.39, 24,274.25 and 6,322.49 is: 9,485.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.39 : 24,274.25 = 6,322.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.39/24,274.25 = 6,322.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.39x = 24,274.25 × 6,322.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.39x = 153,473,664.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,473,664.64/16,180.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,485.16

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