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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,099.28, 24,135.92 and 6,233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,099.28, 24,135.92 and 6,233.52 is: 9,345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,099.28 : 24,135.92 = 6,233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,099.28/24,135.92 = 6,233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,099.28x = 24,135.92 × 6,233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,099.28x = 150,451,740.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,451,740.04/16,099.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,345.25

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