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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.13, 24,075.81 and 6,190.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.13, 24,075.81 and 6,190.18 is: 9,284.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.13 : 24,075.81 = 6,190.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.13/24,075.81 = 6,190.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.13x = 24,075.81 × 6,190.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.13x = 149,033,537.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,033,537.36/16,052.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,284.35

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