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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.92, 24,057.12 and 6,176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.92, 24,057.12 and 6,176.16 is: 9,262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.92 : 24,057.12 = 6,176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.92/24,057.12 = 6,176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.92x = 24,057.12 × 6,176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.92x = 148,580,622.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,580,622.26/16,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,262.02

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