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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.84, 24,016.80 and 6,148.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.84, 24,016.80 and 6,148.12 is: 9,223.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.84 : 24,016.80 = 6,148.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.84/24,016.80 = 6,148.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.84x = 24,016.80 × 6,148.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.84x = 147,658,168.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,658,168.42/16,008.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,223.54

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