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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.66, 24,100.59 and 6,202.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.66, 24,100.59 and 6,202.65 is: 9,302.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.66 : 24,100.59 = 6,202.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.66/24,100.59 = 6,202.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.66x = 24,100.59 × 6,202.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.66x = 149,487,524.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,487,524.56/16,069.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,302.47

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