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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.76, 24,108.32 and 6,209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.76, 24,108.32 and 6,209.12 is: 9,315.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.76 : 24,108.32 = 6,209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.76/24,108.32 = 6,209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.76x = 24,108.32 × 6,209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.76x = 149,691,451.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,691,451.88/16,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,315.10

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