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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,045.68, 24,058.50 and 6,173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,045.68, 24,058.50 and 6,173.20 is: 9,255.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,045.68 : 24,058.50 = 6,173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,045.68/24,058.50 = 6,173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,045.68x = 24,058.50 × 6,173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,045.68x = 148,517,932.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,517,932.20/16,045.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,255.95

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