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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,103.76, 24,154.56 and 4,416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,103.76, 24,154.56 and 4,416 is: 6,623.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,103.76 : 24,154.56 = 4,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,103.76/24,154.56 = 4,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,103.76x = 24,154.56 × 4,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,103.76x = 106,666,536.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,666,536.96/16,103.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,623.70

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