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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,082.67, 24,124.32 and 4,396.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,082.67, 24,124.32 and 4,396.17 is: 6,594.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,082.67 : 24,124.32 = 4,396.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,082.67/24,124.32 = 4,396.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,082.67x = 24,124.32 × 4,396.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,082.67x = 106,054,611.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,054,611.85/16,082.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,594.34

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