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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,012.59, 24,020.04 and 6,151.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,012.59, 24,020.04 and 6,151.87 is: 9,228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,012.59 : 24,020.04 = 6,151.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,012.59/24,020.04 = 6,151.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,012.59x = 24,020.04 × 6,151.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,012.59x = 147,768,163.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,768,163.47/16,012.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,228.25

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