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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,196.61, 24,298.22 and 6,200.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,196.61, 24,298.22 and 6,200.65 is: 9,302.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,196.61 : 24,298.22 = 6,200.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,196.61/24,298.22 = 6,200.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,196.61x = 24,298.22 × 6,200.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,196.61x = 150,664,757.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,664,757.84/16,196.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,302.24

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