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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,106.28, 24,158.97 and 4,419.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,106.28, 24,158.97 and 4,419.51 is: 6,629.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,106.28 : 24,158.97 = 4,419.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,106.28/24,158.97 = 4,419.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,106.28x = 24,158.97 × 4,419.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,106.28x = 106,770,809.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,770,809.50/16,106.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,629.14

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