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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,065.39, 24,093.40 and 6,202.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,065.39, 24,093.40 and 6,202.36 is: 9,301.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,065.39 : 24,093.40 = 6,202.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,065.39/24,093.40 = 6,202.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,065.39x = 24,093.40 × 6,202.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,065.39x = 149,435,940.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,435,940.42/16,065.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,301.73

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