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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,070.41, 24,101.72 and 6,203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,070.41, 24,101.72 and 6,203.40 is: 9,303.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,070.41 : 24,101.72 = 6,203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,070.41/24,101.72 = 6,203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,070.41x = 24,101.72 × 6,203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,070.41x = 149,512,609.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,512,609.85/16,070.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,303.60

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