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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,093.64, 24,136.74 and 6,230.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,093.64, 24,136.74 and 6,230.27 is: 9,343.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,093.64 : 24,136.74 = 6,230.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,093.64/24,136.74 = 6,230.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,093.64x = 24,136.74 × 6,230.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,093.64x = 150,378,286.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,378,286.44/16,093.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,343.96

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