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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,040.88, 24,061.32 and 6,184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,040.88, 24,061.32 and 6,184.80 is: 9,277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,040.88 : 24,061.32 = 6,184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,040.88/24,061.32 = 6,184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,040.88x = 24,061.32 × 6,184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,040.88x = 148,814,451.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,814,451.94/16,040.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,277.20

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