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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,091.33, 24,139.31 and 6,099.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,091.33, 24,139.31 and 6,099.75 is: 9,150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,091.33 : 24,139.31 = 6,099.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,091.33/24,139.31 = 6,099.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,091.33x = 24,139.31 × 6,099.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,091.33x = 147,243,725.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,243,725.67/16,091.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,150.50

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