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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.96, 24,002.91 and 6,135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.96, 24,002.91 and 6,135.84 is: 9,203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.96 : 24,002.91 = 6,135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.96/24,002.91 = 6,135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.96x = 24,002.91 × 6,135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.96x = 147,278,015.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,278,015.29/16,001.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,203.75

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