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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.54, 24,059.88 and 6,185.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.54, 24,059.88 and 6,185.46 is: 9,277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.54 : 24,059.88 = 6,185.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.54/24,059.88 = 6,185.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.54x = 24,059.88 × 6,185.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.54x = 148,821,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,821,425.34/16,041.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,277.25

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