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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.72, 24,080.22 and 6,187.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.72, 24,080.22 and 6,187.35 is: 9,282.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.72 : 24,080.22 = 6,187.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.72/24,080.22 = 6,187.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.72x = 24,080.22 × 6,187.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.72x = 148,992,749.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,992,749.22/16,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,282.62

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