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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,115.05, 24,171.96 and 4,427.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,115.05, 24,171.96 and 4,427.96 is: 6,641.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,115.05 : 24,171.96 = 4,427.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,115.05/24,171.96 = 4,427.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,115.05x = 24,171.96 × 4,427.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,115.05x = 107,032,472.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,032,472.00/16,115.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,641.77

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