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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.72, 24,082.02 and 6,203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.72, 24,082.02 and 6,203.64 is: 9,302.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.72 : 24,082.02 = 6,203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.72/24,082.02 = 6,203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.72x = 24,082.02 × 6,203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.72x = 149,396,182.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,396,182.55/16,059.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,302.54

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