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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,044.54, 24,064.38 and 6,188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,044.54, 24,064.38 and 6,188.46 is: 9,281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,044.54 : 24,064.38 = 6,188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,044.54/24,064.38 = 6,188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,044.54x = 24,064.38 × 6,188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,044.54x = 148,921,453.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,921,453.05/16,044.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,281.75

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