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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.66, 24,073.02 and 6,195.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.66, 24,073.02 and 6,195.06 is: 9,286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.66 : 24,073.02 = 6,195.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.66/24,073.02 = 6,195.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.66x = 24,073.02 × 6,195.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.66x = 149,133,803.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,133,803.28/16,059.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,286.24

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