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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.65, 24,140.57 and 4,406.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.65, 24,140.57 and 4,406.13 is: 6,608.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.65 : 24,140.57 = 4,406.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.65/24,140.57 = 4,406.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.65x = 24,140.57 × 4,406.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.65x = 106,366,467.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,366,467.66/16,095.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,608.40

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