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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,061.74, 24,086.22 and 6,194.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,061.74, 24,086.22 and 6,194.73 is: 9,289.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,061.74 : 24,086.22 = 6,194.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,061.74/24,086.22 = 6,194.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,061.74x = 24,086.22 × 6,194.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,061.74x = 149,207,629.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,207,629.62/16,061.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,289.63

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