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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.59, 24,017.04 and 6,149.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.59, 24,017.04 and 6,149.87 is: 9,225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.59 : 24,017.04 = 6,149.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.59/24,017.04 = 6,149.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.59x = 24,017.04 × 6,149.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.59x = 147,701,673.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,701,673.78/16,010.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,225.25

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