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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.98, 24,080.57 and 6,187.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.98, 24,080.57 and 6,187.61 is: 9,283.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.98 : 24,080.57 = 6,187.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.98/24,080.57 = 6,187.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.98x = 24,080.57 × 6,187.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.98x = 149,001,175.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,001,175.74/16,050.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.00

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