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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.59, 24,090.96 and 6,196.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.59, 24,090.96 and 6,196.46 is: 9,297.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.59 : 24,090.96 = 6,196.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.59/24,090.96 = 6,196.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.59x = 24,090.96 × 6,196.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.59x = 149,278,670.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,278,670.00/16,056.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,297.03

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