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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.54, 24,022.62 and 6,150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.54, 24,022.62 and 6,150.36 is: 9,225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.54 : 24,022.62 = 6,150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.54/24,022.62 = 6,150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.54x = 24,022.62 × 6,150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.54x = 147,747,761.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,747,761.14/16,014.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,225.85

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