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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,039.53, 24,060.33 and 6,178.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,039.53, 24,060.33 and 6,178.86 is: 9,268.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,039.53 : 24,060.33 = 6,178.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,039.53/24,060.33 = 6,178.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,039.53x = 24,060.33 × 6,178.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,039.53x = 148,665,410.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,665,410.62/16,039.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.69

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