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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,067.34, 24,101.94 and 6,206.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,067.34, 24,101.94 and 6,206.67 is: 9,310.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,067.34 : 24,101.94 = 6,206.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,067.34/24,101.94 = 6,206.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,067.34x = 24,101.94 × 6,206.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,067.34x = 149,592,787.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,592,787.94/16,067.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,310.36

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