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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,026.65, 24,039.71 and 6,168.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,026.65, 24,039.71 and 6,168.06 is: 9,251.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,026.65 : 24,039.71 = 6,168.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,026.65/24,039.71 = 6,168.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,026.65x = 24,039.71 × 6,168.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,026.65x = 148,278,342.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,278,342.82/16,026.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,251.99

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