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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.88, 24,143.58 and 6,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.88, 24,143.58 and 6,233.40 is: 9,350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.88 : 24,143.58 = 6,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.88/24,143.58 = 6,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.88x = 24,143.58 × 6,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.88x = 150,496,591.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,496,591.57/16,094.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,350.59

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