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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,090.76, 24,137.22 and 4,404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,090.76, 24,137.22 and 4,404.08 is: 6,606.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,090.76 : 24,137.22 = 4,404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,090.76/24,137.22 = 4,404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,090.76x = 24,137.22 × 4,404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,090.76x = 106,302,247.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,302,247.86/16,090.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,606.42

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