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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.39, 24,068.73 and 6,051.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.39, 24,068.73 and 6,051.23 is: 9,078.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.39 : 24,068.73 = 6,051.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.39/24,068.73 = 6,051.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.39x = 24,068.73 × 6,051.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.39x = 145,645,421.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,645,421.04/16,043.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,078.22

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