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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,083.09, 24,130.71 and 6,222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,083.09, 24,130.71 and 6,222.96 is: 9,336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,083.09 : 24,130.71 = 6,222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,083.09/24,130.71 = 6,222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,083.09x = 24,130.71 × 6,222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,083.09x = 150,164,443.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,164,443.10/16,083.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,336.79

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