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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.34, 24,111.62 and 6,208.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.34, 24,111.62 and 6,208.31 is: 9,315.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.34 : 24,111.62 = 6,208.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.34/24,111.62 = 6,208.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.34x = 24,111.62 × 6,208.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.34x = 149,692,487.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,692,487.36/16,068.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,315.99

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