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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,091.31, 24,137.63 and 6,095.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,091.31, 24,137.63 and 6,095.07 is: 9,142.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,091.31 : 24,137.63 = 6,095.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,091.31/24,137.63 = 6,095.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,091.31x = 24,137.63 × 6,095.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,091.31x = 147,120,544.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,120,544.48/16,091.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,142.86

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