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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,086.76, 24,129.26 and 4,399.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,086.76, 24,129.26 and 4,399.14 is: 6,598.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,086.76 : 24,129.26 = 4,399.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,086.76/24,129.26 = 4,399.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,086.76x = 24,129.26 × 4,399.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,086.76x = 106,147,992.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,147,992.84/16,086.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,598.47

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