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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,119.80, 24,175.92 and 4,430.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,119.80, 24,175.92 and 4,430.24 is: 6,644.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,119.80 : 24,175.92 = 4,430.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,119.80/24,175.92 = 4,430.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,119.80x = 24,175.92 × 4,430.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,119.80x = 107,105,127.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,105,127.82/16,119.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,644.32

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