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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,099.90, 24,149.85 and 4,414.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,099.90, 24,149.85 and 4,414.30 is: 6,621.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,099.90 : 24,149.85 = 4,414.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,099.90/24,149.85 = 4,414.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,099.90x = 24,149.85 × 4,414.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,099.90x = 106,604,682.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,604,682.86/16,099.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,621.45

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