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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.98, 24,053.72 and 6,179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.98, 24,053.72 and 6,179.97 is: 9,266.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.98 : 24,053.72 = 6,179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.98/24,053.72 = 6,179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.98x = 24,053.72 × 6,179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.98x = 148,651,267.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,651,267.99/16,041.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,266.39

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