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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.83, 24,070.73 and 6,189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.83, 24,070.73 and 6,189.26 is: 9,281.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.83 : 24,070.73 = 6,189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.83/24,070.73 = 6,189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.83x = 24,070.73 × 6,189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.83x = 148,979,855.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,979,855.06/16,050.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,281.76

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