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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,070.78, 24,101.49 and 6,207.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,070.78, 24,101.49 and 6,207.81 is: 9,309.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,070.78 : 24,101.49 = 6,207.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,070.78/24,101.49 = 6,207.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,070.78x = 24,101.49 × 6,207.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,070.78x = 149,617,470.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,617,470.64/16,070.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,309.91

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