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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.87, 24,139.72 and 4,405.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.87, 24,139.72 and 4,405.35 is: 6,607.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.87 : 24,139.72 = 4,405.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.87/24,139.72 = 4,405.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.87x = 24,139.72 × 4,405.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.87x = 106,344,011.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,344,011.53/16,094.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,607.32

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