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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,028.64, 24,042.70 and 6,170.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,028.64, 24,042.70 and 6,170.06 is: 9,254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,028.64 : 24,042.70 = 6,170.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,028.64/24,042.70 = 6,170.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,028.64x = 24,042.70 × 6,170.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,028.64x = 148,344,901.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,344,901.56/16,028.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,254.99

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