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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.79, 24,081.82 and 6,209.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.79, 24,081.82 and 6,209.98 is: 9,309.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.79 : 24,081.82 = 6,209.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.79/24,081.82 = 6,209.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.79x = 24,081.82 × 6,209.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.79x = 149,547,544.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,547,544.83/16,063.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,309.61

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