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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,039.38, 24,059.07 and 6,183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,039.38, 24,059.07 and 6,183.30 is: 9,274.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,039.38 : 24,059.07 = 6,183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,039.38/24,059.07 = 6,183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,039.38x = 24,059.07 × 6,183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,039.38x = 148,764,447.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,764,447.53/16,039.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,274.95

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