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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.24, 24,086.97 and 6,195.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.24, 24,086.97 and 6,195.23 is: 9,290.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.24 : 24,086.97 = 6,195.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.24/24,086.97 = 6,195.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.24x = 24,086.97 × 6,195.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.24x = 149,224,319.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,224,319.15/16,062.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,290.38

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