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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.08, 24,053.94 and 6,172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.08, 24,053.94 and 6,172.68 is: 9,260.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.08 : 24,053.94 = 6,172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.08/24,053.94 = 6,172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.08x = 24,053.94 × 6,172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.08x = 148,477,274.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,477,274.36/16,033.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,260.68

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