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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.93, 24,045.92 and 6,042.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.93, 24,045.92 and 6,042.34 is: 9,057.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.93 : 24,045.92 = 6,042.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.93/24,045.92 = 6,042.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.93x = 24,045.92 × 6,042.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.93x = 145,293,714.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,293,714.39/16,041.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,057.12

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