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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.88, 24,091.35 and 6,199.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.88, 24,091.35 and 6,199.14 is: 9,299.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.88 : 24,091.35 = 6,199.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.88/24,091.35 = 6,199.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.88x = 24,091.35 × 6,199.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.88x = 149,345,651.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,345,651.44/16,058.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,299.88

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