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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.92, 24,069.98 and 6,180.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.92, 24,069.98 and 6,180.55 is: 9,272.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.92 : 24,069.98 = 6,180.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.92/24,069.98 = 6,180.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.92x = 24,069.98 × 6,180.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.92x = 148,765,714.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,765,714.89/16,043.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,272.40

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