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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,099.13, 24,145.96 and 4,253.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,099.13, 24,145.96 and 4,253.03 is: 6,378.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,099.13 : 24,145.96 = 4,253.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,099.13/24,145.96 = 4,253.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,099.13x = 24,145.96 × 4,253.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,099.13x = 102,693,561.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,693,561.93/16,099.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,378.83

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