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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.83, 24,100.83 and 6,206.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.83, 24,100.83 and 6,206.87 is: 9,309.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.83 : 24,100.83 = 6,206.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.83/24,100.83 = 6,206.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.83x = 24,100.83 × 6,206.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.83x = 149,590,598.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,590,598.20/16,068.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,309.37

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