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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,096.70, 24,157.20 and 6,110.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,096.70, 24,157.20 and 6,110.21 is: 9,169.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,096.70 : 24,157.20 = 6,110.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,096.70/24,157.20 = 6,110.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,096.70x = 24,157.20 × 6,110.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,096.70x = 147,605,565.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,605,565.01/16,096.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,169.93

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