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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,187.70, 24,267.16 and 6,324.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,187.70, 24,267.16 and 6,324.74 is: 9,481.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,187.70 : 24,267.16 = 6,324.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,187.70/24,267.16 = 6,324.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,187.70x = 24,267.16 × 6,324.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,187.70x = 153,483,324.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,483,324.58/16,187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,481.48

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