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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.18, 24,056.30 and 6,179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.18, 24,056.30 and 6,179.64 is: 9,267.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.18 : 24,056.30 = 6,179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.18/24,056.30 = 6,179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.18x = 24,056.30 × 6,179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.18x = 148,659,273.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,659,273.73/16,041.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,267.35

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