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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,092.78, 24,132.33 and 6,230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,092.78, 24,132.33 and 6,230.22 is: 9,342.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,092.78 : 24,132.33 = 6,230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,092.78/24,132.33 = 6,230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,092.78x = 24,132.33 × 6,230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,092.78x = 150,349,725.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,349,725.01/16,092.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.68

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