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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.08, 24,092.70 and 6,195.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.08, 24,092.70 and 6,195.71 is: 9,295.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.08 : 24,092.70 = 6,195.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.08/24,092.70 = 6,195.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.08x = 24,092.70 × 6,195.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.08x = 149,271,322.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,271,322.09/16,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,295.14

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