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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,098.64, 24,132.96 and 6,244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,098.64, 24,132.96 and 6,244.32 is: 9,360.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,098.64 : 24,132.96 = 6,244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,098.64/24,132.96 = 6,244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,098.64x = 24,132.96 × 6,244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,098.64x = 150,693,924.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,693,924.79/16,098.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,360.66

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