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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,188.36, 24,272.51 and 6,316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,188.36, 24,272.51 and 6,316.10 is: 9,470.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,188.36 : 24,272.51 = 6,316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,188.36/24,272.51 = 6,316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,188.36x = 24,272.51 × 6,316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,188.36x = 153,307,642.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,307,642.28/16,188.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,470.24

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