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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,024.64, 24,033.31 and 6,158.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,024.64, 24,033.31 and 6,158.84 is: 9,236.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,024.64 : 24,033.31 = 6,158.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,024.64/24,033.31 = 6,158.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,024.64x = 24,033.31 × 6,158.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,024.64x = 148,017,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,017,175.40/16,024.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,236.85

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