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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.49, 24,005.33 and 6,140.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.49, 24,005.33 and 6,140.00 is: 9,211.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.49 : 24,005.33 = 6,140.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.49/24,005.33 = 6,140.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.49x = 24,005.33 × 6,140.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.49x = 147,392,778.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,392,778.54/16,001.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,211.19

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