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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,098.70, 24,160.20 and 6,112.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,098.70, 24,160.20 and 6,112.21 is: 9,172.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,098.70 : 24,160.20 = 6,112.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,098.70/24,160.20 = 6,112.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,098.70x = 24,160.20 × 6,112.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,098.70x = 147,672,216.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,672,216.04/16,098.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,172.93

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