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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,039.17, 24,053.31 and 6,177.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,039.17, 24,053.31 and 6,177.63 is: 9,264.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,039.17 : 24,053.31 = 6,177.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,039.17/24,053.31 = 6,177.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,039.17x = 24,053.31 × 6,177.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,039.17x = 148,592,449.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,592,449.46/16,039.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.35

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