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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,031.37, 24,043.62 and 6,168.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,031.37, 24,043.62 and 6,168.81 is: 9,251.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,031.37 : 24,043.62 = 6,168.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,031.37/24,043.62 = 6,168.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,031.37x = 24,043.62 × 6,168.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,031.37x = 148,320,523.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,320,523.49/16,031.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,251.89

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