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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,065.76, 24,080.16 and 6,200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,065.76, 24,080.16 and 6,200.72 is: 9,293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,065.76 : 24,080.16 = 6,200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,065.76/24,080.16 = 6,200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,065.76x = 24,080.16 × 6,200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,065.76x = 149,314,329.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,314,329.72/16,065.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,293.95

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