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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.42, 24,056.37 and 6,175.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.42, 24,056.37 and 6,175.74 is: 9,261.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.42 : 24,056.37 = 6,175.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.42/24,056.37 = 6,175.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.42x = 24,056.37 × 6,175.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.42x = 148,565,886.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,565,886.46/16,041.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.39

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