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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.29, 24,069.04 and 6,179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.29, 24,069.04 and 6,179.92 is: 9,271.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.29 : 24,069.04 = 6,179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.29/24,069.04 = 6,179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.29x = 24,069.04 × 6,179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.29x = 148,744,741.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,744,741.68/16,043.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,271.46

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