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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,037.31, 24,056.96 and 6,176.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,037.31, 24,056.96 and 6,176.62 is: 9,265.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,037.31 : 24,056.96 = 6,176.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,037.31/24,056.96 = 6,176.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,037.31x = 24,056.96 × 6,176.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,037.31x = 148,590,699.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,590,699.46/16,037.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,265.31

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