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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.44, 23,996.25 and 6,145.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.44, 23,996.25 and 6,145.07 is: 9,211.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.44 : 23,996.25 = 6,145.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.44/23,996.25 = 6,145.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.44x = 23,996.25 × 6,145.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.44x = 147,458,516.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,458,516.01/16,008.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,211.30

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