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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.06, 24,273.84 and 4,336.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.06, 24,273.84 and 4,336.82 is: 6,505.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.06 : 24,273.84 = 4,336.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.06/24,273.84 = 4,336.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.06x = 24,273.84 × 4,336.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.06x = 105,271,274.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,271,274.79/16,183.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,505.03

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