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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.08, 24,078.84 and 6,192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.08, 24,078.84 and 6,192.80 is: 9,290.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.08 : 24,078.84 = 6,192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.08/24,078.84 = 6,192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.08x = 24,078.84 × 6,192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.08x = 149,115,440.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,115,440.35/16,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,290.64

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