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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,020.82, 24,040.98 and 6,160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,020.82, 24,040.98 and 6,160.96 is: 9,245.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,020.82 : 24,040.98 = 6,160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,020.82/24,040.98 = 6,160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,020.82x = 24,040.98 × 6,160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,020.82x = 148,115,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,115,516.14/16,020.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,245.19

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