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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,031.64, 24,047.20 and 6,173.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,031.64, 24,047.20 and 6,173.08 is: 9,259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,031.64 : 24,047.20 = 6,173.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,031.64/24,047.20 = 6,173.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,031.64x = 24,047.20 × 6,173.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,031.64x = 148,445,289.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,445,289.38/16,031.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,259.52

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