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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,086.63, 24,132.98 and 6,094.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,086.63, 24,132.98 and 6,094.37 is: 9,142.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,086.63 : 24,132.98 = 6,094.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,086.63/24,132.98 = 6,094.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,086.63x = 24,132.98 × 6,094.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,086.63x = 147,075,369.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,075,369.66/16,086.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,142.71

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