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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.32, 24,240.96 and 6,299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.32, 24,240.96 and 6,299.20 is: 9,448.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.32 : 24,240.96 = 6,299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.32/24,240.96 = 6,299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.32x = 24,240.96 × 6,299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.32x = 152,698,655.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,698,655.23/16,160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,448.99

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