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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,064.91, 24,093.48 and 6,197.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,064.91, 24,093.48 and 6,197.90 is: 9,295.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,064.91 : 24,093.48 = 6,197.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,064.91/24,093.48 = 6,197.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,064.91x = 24,093.48 × 6,197.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,064.91x = 149,328,882.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,328,882.47/16,064.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,295.35

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