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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,021.82, 24,042.48 and 6,161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,021.82, 24,042.48 and 6,161.96 is: 9,246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,021.82 : 24,042.48 = 6,161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,021.82/24,042.48 = 6,161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,021.82x = 24,042.48 × 6,161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,021.82x = 148,148,800.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,148,800.06/16,021.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,246.69

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