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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,092.28, 24,138.42 and 4,406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,092.28, 24,138.42 and 4,406.44 is: 6,609.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,092.28 : 24,138.42 = 4,406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,092.28/24,138.42 = 4,406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,092.28x = 24,138.42 × 4,406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,092.28x = 106,364,499.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,364,499.42/16,092.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,609.66

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