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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.97, 24,056.72 and 6,181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.97, 24,056.72 and 6,181.98 is: 9,269.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.97 : 24,056.72 = 6,181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.97/24,056.72 = 6,181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.97x = 24,056.72 × 6,181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.97x = 148,718,161.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,718,161.91/16,043.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,269.41

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