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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.15, 24,074.88 and 6,205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.15, 24,074.88 and 6,205.34 is: 9,302.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.15 : 24,074.88 = 6,205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.15/24,074.88 = 6,205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.15x = 24,074.88 × 6,205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.15x = 149,392,815.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,392,815.86/16,059.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,302.66

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