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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,099.30, 24,155.74 and 6,245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,099.30, 24,155.74 and 6,245.52 is: 9,370.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,099.30 : 24,155.74 = 6,245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,099.30/24,155.74 = 6,245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,099.30x = 24,155.74 × 6,245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,099.30x = 150,865,157.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,865,157.28/16,099.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,370.91

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