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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,099.40, 24,141.90 and 6,235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,099.40, 24,141.90 and 6,235.40 is: 9,350.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,099.40 : 24,141.90 = 6,235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,099.40/24,141.90 = 6,235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,099.40x = 24,141.90 × 6,235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,099.40x = 150,534,403.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,534,403.26/16,099.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,350.31

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