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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,040.39, 24,060.62 and 6,184.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,040.39, 24,060.62 and 6,184.31 is: 9,276.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,040.39 : 24,060.62 = 6,184.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,040.39/24,060.62 = 6,184.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,040.39x = 24,060.62 × 6,184.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,040.39x = 148,798,332.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,798,332.87/16,040.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,276.48

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