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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.18, 24,088.02 and 6,198.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.18, 24,088.02 and 6,198.26 is: 9,301.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.18 : 24,088.02 = 6,198.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.18/24,088.02 = 6,198.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.18x = 24,088.02 × 6,198.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.18x = 149,303,810.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,303,810.85/16,052.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,301.15

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