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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,004.34, 24,006.60 and 6,141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,004.34, 24,006.60 and 6,141.24 is: 9,211.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,004.34 : 24,006.60 = 6,141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,004.34/24,006.60 = 6,141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,004.34x = 24,006.60 × 6,141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,004.34x = 147,430,292.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,430,292.18/16,004.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,211.89

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