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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.76, 24,266.01 and 6,311.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.76, 24,266.01 and 6,311.48 is: 9,463.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.76 : 24,266.01 = 6,311.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.76/24,266.01 = 6,311.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.76x = 24,266.01 × 6,311.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.76x = 153,154,436.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,154,436.79/16,183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,463.46

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