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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.73, 24,068.20 and 6,179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.73, 24,068.20 and 6,179.36 is: 9,270.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.73 : 24,068.20 = 6,179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.73/24,068.20 = 6,179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.73x = 24,068.20 × 6,179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.73x = 148,726,117.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,726,117.07/16,042.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,270.62

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