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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.20, 24,089.76 and 6,198.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.20, 24,089.76 and 6,198.54 is: 9,298.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.20 : 24,089.76 = 6,198.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.20/24,089.76 = 6,198.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.20x = 24,089.76 × 6,198.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.20x = 149,321,340.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,321,340.95/16,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,298.18

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