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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.28, 24,189.56 and 4,440.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.28, 24,189.56 and 4,440.12 is: 6,660.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.28 : 24,189.56 = 4,440.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.28/24,189.56 = 4,440.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.28x = 24,189.56 × 4,440.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.28x = 107,404,549.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,404,549.15/16,126.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,660.22

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