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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,011.95, 24,021.05 and 6,150.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,011.95, 24,021.05 and 6,150.47 is: 9,226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,011.95 : 24,021.05 = 6,150.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,011.95/24,021.05 = 6,150.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,011.95x = 24,021.05 × 6,150.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,011.95x = 147,740,596.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,740,596.54/16,011.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,226.90

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