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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,099.46, 24,155.84 and 7,088.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,099.46, 24,155.84 and 7,088.95 is: 10,636.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,099.46 : 24,155.84 = 7,088.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,099.46/24,155.84 = 7,088.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,099.46x = 24,155.84 × 7,088.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,099.46x = 171,239,541.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,239,541.97/16,099.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,636.35

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