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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.52, 24,110.64 and 6,206.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.52, 24,110.64 and 6,206.15 is: 9,311.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.52 : 24,110.64 = 6,206.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.52/24,110.64 = 6,206.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.52x = 24,110.64 × 6,206.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.52x = 149,634,127.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,634,127.88/16,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,311.68

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