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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,079.64, 24,120.98 and 6,218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,079.64, 24,120.98 and 6,218.68 is: 9,328.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,079.64 : 24,120.98 = 6,218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,079.64/24,120.98 = 6,218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,079.64x = 24,120.98 × 6,218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,079.64x = 150,000,655.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,000,655.91/16,079.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,328.61

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