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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,182.72, 24,261.12 and 6,320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,182.72, 24,261.12 and 6,320.16 is: 9,475.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,182.72 : 24,261.12 = 6,320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,182.72/24,261.12 = 6,320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,182.72x = 24,261.12 × 6,320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,182.72x = 153,334,160.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,334,160.18/16,182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,475.18

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