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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.95, 24,269.78 and 6,321.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.95, 24,269.78 and 6,321.95 is: 9,480.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.95 : 24,269.78 = 6,321.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.95/24,269.78 = 6,321.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.95x = 24,269.78 × 6,321.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.95x = 153,432,285.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,432,285.58/16,183.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,480.52

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