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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.07, 24,187.86 and 4,281.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.07, 24,187.86 and 4,281.02 is: 6,420.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.07 : 24,187.86 = 4,281.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.07/24,187.86 = 4,281.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.07x = 24,187.86 × 4,281.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.07x = 103,548,591.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,548,591.48/16,127.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,420.79

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