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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,003.56, 24,012.23 and 6,141.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,003.56, 24,012.23 and 6,141.61 is: 9,215.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,003.56 : 24,012.23 = 6,141.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,003.56/24,012.23 = 6,141.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,003.56x = 24,012.23 × 6,141.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,003.56x = 147,473,751.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,473,751.89/16,003.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,215.06

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