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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.39, 24,065.73 and 6,049.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.39, 24,065.73 and 6,049.23 is: 9,075.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.39 : 24,065.73 = 6,049.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.39/24,065.73 = 6,049.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.39x = 24,065.73 × 6,049.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.39x = 145,579,135.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,579,135.89/16,041.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,075.22

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