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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.27, 24,091.34 and 6,202.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.27, 24,091.34 and 6,202.49 is: 9,306.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.27 : 24,091.34 = 6,202.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.27/24,091.34 = 6,202.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.27x = 24,091.34 × 6,202.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.27x = 149,426,143.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,426,143.97/16,056.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,306.40

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