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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,099.21, 24,155.46 and 7,088.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,099.21, 24,155.46 and 7,088.70 is: 10,635.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,099.21 : 24,155.46 = 7,088.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,099.21/24,155.46 = 7,088.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,099.21x = 24,155.46 × 7,088.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,099.21x = 171,230,688.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,230,688.52/16,099.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,635.97

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