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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,187.27, 24,290.31 and 6,326.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,187.27, 24,290.31 and 6,326.06 is: 9,492.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,187.27 : 24,290.31 = 6,326.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,187.27/24,290.31 = 6,326.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,187.27x = 24,290.31 × 6,326.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,187.27x = 153,661,837.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,661,837.03/16,187.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,492.76

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