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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,039.14, 24,041.70 and 6,174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,039.14, 24,041.70 and 6,174.15 is: 9,254.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,039.14 : 24,041.70 = 6,174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,039.14/24,041.70 = 6,174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,039.14x = 24,041.70 × 6,174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,039.14x = 148,437,062.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,437,062.06/16,039.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,254.68

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