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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,015.08, 24,019.20 and 6,150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,015.08, 24,019.20 and 6,150.90 is: 9,225.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,015.08 : 24,019.20 = 6,150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,015.08/24,019.20 = 6,150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,015.08x = 24,019.20 × 6,150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,015.08x = 147,739,697.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,739,697.28/16,015.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,225.04

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