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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,188.18, 24,285.33 and 6,326.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,188.18, 24,285.33 and 6,326.83 is: 9,491.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,188.18 : 24,285.33 = 6,326.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,188.18/24,285.33 = 6,326.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,188.18x = 24,285.33 × 6,326.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,188.18x = 153,649,154.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,649,154.40/16,188.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,491.44

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