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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,105.34, 24,155.22 and 4,259.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,105.34, 24,155.22 and 4,259.24 is: 6,388.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,105.34 : 24,155.22 = 4,259.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,105.34/24,155.22 = 4,259.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,105.34x = 24,155.22 × 4,259.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,105.34x = 102,882,879.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,882,879.23/16,105.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,388.12

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