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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.68, 24,045.96 and 6,165.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.68, 24,045.96 and 6,165.72 is: 9,246.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.68 : 24,045.96 = 6,165.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.68/24,045.96 = 6,165.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.68x = 24,045.96 × 6,165.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.68x = 148,260,656.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,260,656.49/16,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,246.83

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