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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,061.41, 24,078.25 and 6,207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,061.41, 24,078.25 and 6,207.60 is: 9,306.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,061.41 : 24,078.25 = 6,207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,061.41/24,078.25 = 6,207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,061.41x = 24,078.25 × 6,207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,061.41x = 149,468,144.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,468,144.70/16,061.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,306.04

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