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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,106.76, 24,159.06 and 4,419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,106.76, 24,159.06 and 4,419 is: 6,628.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,106.76 : 24,159.06 = 4,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,106.76/24,159.06 = 4,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,106.76x = 24,159.06 × 4,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,106.76x = 106,758,886.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,758,886.14/16,106.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,628.20

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