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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,085.67, 24,128.82 and 4,399.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,085.67, 24,128.82 and 4,399.17 is: 6,598.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,085.67 : 24,128.82 = 4,399.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,085.67/24,128.82 = 4,399.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,085.67x = 24,128.82 × 4,399.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,085.67x = 106,146,781.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,146,781.08/16,085.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,598.84

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