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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,092.28, 24,131.58 and 6,229.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,092.28, 24,131.58 and 6,229.72 is: 9,341.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,092.28 : 24,131.58 = 6,229.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,092.28/24,131.58 = 6,229.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,092.28x = 24,131.58 × 6,229.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,092.28x = 150,332,986.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,332,986.56/16,092.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,341.93

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