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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.08, 24,052.44 and 6,171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.08, 24,052.44 and 6,171.68 is: 9,259.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.08 : 24,052.44 = 6,171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.08/24,052.44 = 6,171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.08x = 24,052.44 × 6,171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.08x = 148,443,962.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,443,962.90/16,032.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,259.18

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