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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,036.79, 24,045.19 and 6,173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,036.79, 24,045.19 and 6,173.76 is: 9,256.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,036.79 : 24,045.19 = 6,173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,036.79/24,045.19 = 6,173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,036.79x = 24,045.19 × 6,173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,036.79x = 148,449,256.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,449,256.69/16,036.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,256.79

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