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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,099.02, 24,143.85 and 6,236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,099.02, 24,143.85 and 6,236.10 is: 9,352.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,099.02 : 24,143.85 = 6,236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,099.02/24,143.85 = 6,236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,099.02x = 24,143.85 × 6,236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,099.02x = 150,563,462.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,563,462.99/16,099.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,352.34

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