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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,093.94, 24,136.18 and 6,230.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,093.94, 24,136.18 and 6,230.86 is: 9,344.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,093.94 : 24,136.18 = 6,230.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,093.94/24,136.18 = 6,230.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,093.94x = 24,136.18 × 6,230.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,093.94x = 150,389,082.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,389,082.60/16,093.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,344.46

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