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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,003.96, 24,005.90 and 6,137.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,003.96, 24,005.90 and 6,137.84 is: 9,206.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,003.96 : 24,005.90 = 6,137.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,003.96/24,005.90 = 6,137.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,003.96x = 24,005.90 × 6,137.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,003.96x = 147,344,373.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,344,373.26/16,003.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,206.74

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