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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035, 24,049.20 and 6,170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035, 24,049.20 and 6,170.88 is: 9,255.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035 : 24,049.20 = 6,170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035/24,049.20 = 6,170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035x = 24,049.20 × 6,170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035x = 148,404,727.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,404,727.30/16,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,255.05

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