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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.64, 24,067.52 and 6,185.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.64, 24,067.52 and 6,185.74 is: 9,279.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.64 : 24,067.52 = 6,185.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.64/24,067.52 = 6,185.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.64x = 24,067.52 × 6,185.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.64x = 148,875,421.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,875,421.16/16,043.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,279.40

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