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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.61, 24,296.72 and 6,199.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.61, 24,296.72 and 6,199.65 is: 9,300.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.61 : 24,296.72 = 6,199.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.61/24,296.72 = 6,199.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.61x = 24,296.72 × 6,199.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.61x = 150,631,129.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,631,129.15/16,195.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,300.74

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