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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,020.84, 24,031.26 and 6,158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,020.84, 24,031.26 and 6,158.28 is: 9,237.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,020.84 : 24,031.26 = 6,158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,020.84/24,031.26 = 6,158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,020.84x = 24,031.26 × 6,158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,020.84x = 147,991,227.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,991,227.83/16,020.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,237.42

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