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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,093.69, 24,145.86 and 6,233.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,093.69, 24,145.86 and 6,233.05 is: 9,351.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,093.69 : 24,145.86 = 6,233.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,093.69/24,145.86 = 6,233.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,093.69x = 24,145.86 × 6,233.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,093.69x = 150,502,406.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,502,406.23/16,093.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,351.64

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