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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.64, 24,017.12 and 6,149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.64, 24,017.12 and 6,149.92 is: 9,225.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.64 : 24,017.12 = 6,149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.64/24,017.12 = 6,149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.64x = 24,017.12 × 6,149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.64x = 147,703,275.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,703,275.84/16,010.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,225.32

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