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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,046.13, 24,071.28 and 6,188.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,046.13, 24,071.28 and 6,188.23 is: 9,283.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,046.13 : 24,071.28 = 6,188.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,046.13/24,071.28 = 6,188.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,046.13x = 24,071.28 × 6,188.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,046.13x = 148,958,617.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,958,617.03/16,046.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.15

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