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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.55, 24,069.42 and 6,180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.55, 24,069.42 and 6,180.18 is: 9,271.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.55 : 24,069.42 = 6,180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.55/24,069.42 = 6,180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.55x = 24,069.42 × 6,180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.55x = 148,753,348.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,753,348.10/16,043.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,271.85

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