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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,046.61, 24,074.01 and 6,183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,046.61, 24,074.01 and 6,183.24 is: 9,276.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,046.61 : 24,074.01 = 6,183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,046.61/24,074.01 = 6,183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,046.61x = 24,074.01 × 6,183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,046.61x = 148,855,291.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,855,291.31/16,046.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,276.43

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