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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,051.43, 24,074.69 and 6,189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,051.43, 24,074.69 and 6,189.28 is: 9,282.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,051.43 : 24,074.69 = 6,189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,051.43/24,074.69 = 6,189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,051.43x = 24,074.69 × 6,189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,051.43x = 149,004,906.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,004,906.19/16,051.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,282.97

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