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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.44, 23,996.24 and 6,145.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.44, 23,996.24 and 6,145.06 is: 9,211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.44 : 23,996.24 = 6,145.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.44/23,996.24 = 6,145.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.44x = 23,996.24 × 6,145.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.44x = 147,458,334.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,458,334.57/16,008.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,211.29

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