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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,055.79, 24,083.22 and 6,197.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,055.79, 24,083.22 and 6,197.21 is: 9,295.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,055.79 : 24,083.22 = 6,197.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,055.79/24,083.22 = 6,197.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,055.79x = 24,083.22 × 6,197.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,055.79x = 149,248,764.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,248,764.95/16,055.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,295.64

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