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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,030.92, 24,040.62 and 6,165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,030.92, 24,040.62 and 6,165.16 is: 9,245.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030.92 : 24,040.62 = 6,165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030.92/24,040.62 = 6,165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030.92x = 24,040.62 × 6,165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030.92x = 148,214,268.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,214,268.80/16,030.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,245.52

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