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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,047.61, 24,075.51 and 6,184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,047.61, 24,075.51 and 6,184.24 is: 9,277.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,047.61 : 24,075.51 = 6,184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,047.61/24,075.51 = 6,184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,047.61x = 24,075.51 × 6,184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,047.61x = 148,888,731.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,888,731.96/16,047.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,277.94

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