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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,037.39, 24,049.71 and 6,171.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,037.39, 24,049.71 and 6,171.19 is: 9,254.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,037.39 : 24,049.71 = 6,171.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,037.39/24,049.71 = 6,171.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,037.39x = 24,049.71 × 6,171.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,037.39x = 148,415,269.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,415,269.73/16,037.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,254.33

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