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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,051.37, 24,080.09 and 6,191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,051.37, 24,080.09 and 6,191.64 is: 9,288.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,051.37 : 24,080.09 = 6,191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,051.37/24,080.09 = 6,191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,051.37x = 24,080.09 × 6,191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,051.37x = 149,095,217.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,095,217.49/16,051.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,288.63

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