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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,055.24, 24,086.96 and 6,191.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,055.24, 24,086.96 and 6,191.87 is: 9,289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,055.24 : 24,086.96 = 6,191.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,055.24/24,086.96 = 6,191.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,055.24x = 24,086.96 × 6,191.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,055.24x = 149,143,173.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,143,173.62/16,055.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,289.38

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