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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,099.59, 24,149.55 and 4,412.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,099.59, 24,149.55 and 4,412.81 is: 6,619.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,099.59 : 24,149.55 = 4,412.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,099.59/24,149.55 = 4,412.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,099.59x = 24,149.55 × 4,412.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,099.59x = 106,567,254.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,567,254.99/16,099.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,619.25

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