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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.45, 24,014.24 and 6,145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.45, 24,014.24 and 6,145.94 is: 9,220.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.45 : 24,014.24 = 6,145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.45/24,014.24 = 6,145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.45x = 24,014.24 × 6,145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.45x = 147,590,153.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,590,153.59/16,007.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,220.09

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