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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,082.97, 24,124.59 and 6,223.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,082.97, 24,124.59 and 6,223.38 is: 9,335.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,082.97 : 24,124.59 = 6,223.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,082.97/24,124.59 = 6,223.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,082.97x = 24,124.59 × 6,223.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,082.97x = 150,136,490.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,136,490.91/16,082.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,335.12

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