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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.72, 24,083.52 and 6,204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.72, 24,083.52 and 6,204.64 is: 9,304.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.72 : 24,083.52 = 6,204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.72/24,083.52 = 6,204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.72x = 24,083.52 × 6,204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.72x = 149,429,571.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,429,571.53/16,060.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,304.04

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