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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,086.70, 24,126.90 and 4,397.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,086.70, 24,126.90 and 4,397.14 is: 6,594.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,086.70 : 24,126.90 = 4,397.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,086.70/24,126.90 = 4,397.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,086.70x = 24,126.90 × 4,397.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,086.70x = 106,089,357.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,089,357.07/16,086.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,594.85

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