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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,057.02, 24,071.69 and 6,203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,057.02, 24,071.69 and 6,203.22 is: 9,299.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,057.02 : 24,071.69 = 6,203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,057.02/24,071.69 = 6,203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,057.02x = 24,071.69 × 6,203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,057.02x = 149,322,024.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,322,024.36/16,057.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,299.48

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