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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.39, 24,105.03 and 6,208.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.39, 24,105.03 and 6,208.72 is: 9,313.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.39 : 24,105.03 = 6,208.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.39/24,105.03 = 6,208.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.39x = 24,105.03 × 6,208.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.39x = 149,661,298.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,661,298.32/16,069.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,313.44

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