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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.55, 24,067.92 and 6,179.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.55, 24,067.92 and 6,179.18 is: 9,270.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.55 : 24,067.92 = 6,179.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.55/24,067.92 = 6,179.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.55x = 24,067.92 × 6,179.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.55x = 148,719,858.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,719,858.67/16,042.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,270.34

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