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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.44, 23,994.74 and 6,144.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.44, 23,994.74 and 6,144.06 is: 9,209.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.44 : 23,994.74 = 6,144.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.44/23,994.74 = 6,144.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.44x = 23,994.74 × 6,144.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.44x = 147,425,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,425,122.24/16,007.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,209.79

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