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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,009.89, 24,017.94 and 6,148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,009.89, 24,017.94 and 6,148.44 is: 9,223.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,009.89 : 24,017.94 = 6,148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,009.89/24,017.94 = 6,148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,009.89x = 24,017.94 × 6,148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,009.89x = 147,672,863.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,672,863.01/16,009.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,223.85

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