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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.74, 24,084.72 and 6,193.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.74, 24,084.72 and 6,193.73 is: 9,288.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.74 : 24,084.72 = 6,193.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.74/24,084.72 = 6,193.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.74x = 24,084.72 × 6,193.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.74x = 149,174,147.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,174,147.87/16,060.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,288.12

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