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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.63, 24,066.02 and 6,184.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.63, 24,066.02 and 6,184.73 is: 9,277.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.63 : 24,066.02 = 6,184.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.63/24,066.02 = 6,184.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.63x = 24,066.02 × 6,184.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.63x = 148,841,835.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,841,835.87/16,042.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,277.89

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