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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,026.31, 24,042.98 and 6,170.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,026.31, 24,042.98 and 6,170.23 is: 9,256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,026.31 : 24,042.98 = 6,170.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,026.31/24,042.98 = 6,170.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,026.31x = 24,042.98 × 6,170.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,026.31x = 148,350,716.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,350,716.49/16,026.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,256.70

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