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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,031.58, 24,051.69 and 6,171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,031.58, 24,051.69 and 6,171.18 is: 9,258.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,031.58 : 24,051.69 = 6,171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,031.58/24,051.69 = 6,171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,031.58x = 24,051.69 × 6,171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,031.58x = 148,427,308.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,427,308.29/16,031.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,258.43

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