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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,067.30, 24,104.55 and 6,205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,067.30, 24,104.55 and 6,205.70 is: 9,309.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,067.30 : 24,104.55 = 6,205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,067.30/24,104.55 = 6,205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,067.30x = 24,104.55 × 6,205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,067.30x = 149,585,605.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,585,605.94/16,067.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,309.94

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