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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,113.28, 24,170.20 and 4,426.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,113.28, 24,170.20 and 4,426.44 is: 6,639.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,113.28 : 24,170.20 = 4,426.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,113.28/24,170.20 = 4,426.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,113.28x = 24,170.20 × 4,426.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,113.28x = 106,987,940.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,987,940.09/16,113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,639.74

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