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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.09, 24,074.68 and 6,191.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.09, 24,074.68 and 6,191.51 is: 9,287.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.09 : 24,074.68 = 6,191.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.09/24,074.68 = 6,191.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.09x = 24,074.68 × 6,191.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.09x = 149,058,480.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,058,480.31/16,050.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,287.08

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