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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,053.93, 24,084.99 and 6,190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,053.93, 24,084.99 and 6,190.56 is: 9,287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,053.93 : 24,084.99 = 6,190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,053.93/24,084.99 = 6,190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,053.93x = 24,084.99 × 6,190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,053.93x = 149,099,575.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,099,575.69/16,053.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,287.42

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