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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.70, 24,013.11 and 6,145.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.70, 24,013.11 and 6,145.19 is: 9,218.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.70 : 24,013.11 = 6,145.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.70/24,013.11 = 6,145.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.70x = 24,013.11 × 6,145.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.70x = 147,565,206.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,565,206.52/16,006.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,218.97

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