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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.88, 24,095.25 and 6,202.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.88, 24,095.25 and 6,202.21 is: 9,303.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.88 : 24,095.25 = 6,202.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.88/24,095.25 = 6,202.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.88x = 24,095.25 × 6,202.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.88x = 149,443,740.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,443,740.26/16,062.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,303.67

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