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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,064.39, 24,091.90 and 6,201.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,064.39, 24,091.90 and 6,201.36 is: 9,300.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,064.39 : 24,091.90 = 6,201.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,064.39/24,091.90 = 6,201.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,064.39x = 24,091.90 × 6,201.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,064.39x = 149,402,529.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,402,529.48/16,064.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,300.23

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