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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.64, 24,057.60 and 6,180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.64, 24,057.60 and 6,180.16 is: 9,268.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.64 : 24,057.60 = 6,180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.64/24,057.60 = 6,180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.64x = 24,057.60 × 6,180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.64x = 148,679,817.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,679,817.22/16,041.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.37

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