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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.44, 24,053.52 and 6,171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.44, 24,053.52 and 6,171.68 is: 9,254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.44 : 24,053.52 = 6,171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.44/24,053.52 = 6,171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.44x = 24,053.52 × 6,171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.44x = 148,450,628.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,450,628.31/16,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,254.20

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