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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,044.97, 24,058.22 and 6,182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,044.97, 24,058.22 and 6,182.98 is: 9,270.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,044.97 : 24,058.22 = 6,182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,044.97/24,058.22 = 6,182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,044.97x = 24,058.22 × 6,182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,044.97x = 148,751,493.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,751,493.10/16,044.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,270.91

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