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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,066.46, 24,108.81 and 6,206.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,066.46, 24,108.81 and 6,206.43 is: 9,313.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,066.46 : 24,108.81 = 6,206.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,066.46/24,108.81 = 6,206.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,066.46x = 24,108.81 × 6,206.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,066.46x = 149,629,708.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,629,708.78/16,066.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,313.17

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