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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,057.16, 24,069.27 and 6,192.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,057.16, 24,069.27 and 6,192.56 is: 9,282.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,057.16 : 24,069.27 = 6,192.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,057.16/24,069.27 = 6,192.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,057.16x = 24,069.27 × 6,192.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,057.16x = 149,050,398.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,050,398.63/16,057.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,282.49

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