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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,085.59, 24,130.31 and 6,091.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,085.59, 24,130.31 and 6,091.91 is: 9,138.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,085.59 : 24,130.31 = 6,091.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,085.59/24,130.31 = 6,091.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,085.59x = 24,130.31 × 6,091.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,085.59x = 146,999,616.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,999,616.17/16,085.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,138.59

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