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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,048.08, 24,075.84 and 6,190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,048.08, 24,075.84 and 6,190.80 is: 9,287.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,048.08 : 24,075.84 = 6,190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,048.08/24,075.84 = 6,190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,048.08x = 24,075.84 × 6,190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,048.08x = 149,048,710.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,048,710.27/16,048.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,287.64

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