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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.92, 24,045.12 and 6,168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.92, 24,045.12 and 6,168.16 is: 9,250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.92 : 24,045.12 = 6,168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.92/24,045.12 = 6,168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.92x = 24,045.12 × 6,168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.92x = 148,314,147.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,314,147.38/16,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.02

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