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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.63, 24,076.56 and 6,190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.63, 24,076.56 and 6,190.68 is: 9,285.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.63 : 24,076.56 = 6,190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.63/24,076.56 = 6,190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.63x = 24,076.56 × 6,190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.63x = 149,050,278.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,050,278.46/16,052.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,285.10

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