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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,021.84, 24,032.76 and 6,159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,021.84, 24,032.76 and 6,159.28 is: 9,238.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,021.84 : 24,032.76 = 6,159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,021.84/24,032.76 = 6,159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,021.84x = 24,032.76 × 6,159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,021.84x = 148,024,498.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,024,498.01/16,021.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,238.92

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