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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.36, 24,098.72 and 6,199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.36, 24,098.72 and 6,199.44 is: 9,302.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.36 : 24,098.72 = 6,199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.36/24,098.72 = 6,199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.36x = 24,098.72 × 6,199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.36x = 149,398,568.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,398,568.72/16,059.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,302.90

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