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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,030.60, 24,039.42 and 6,170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,030.60, 24,039.42 and 6,170.20 is: 9,252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030.60 : 24,039.42 = 6,170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030.60/24,039.42 = 6,170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030.60x = 24,039.42 × 6,170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030.60x = 148,328,029.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,328,029.28/16,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,252.81

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