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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,131.96, 24,197.94 and 4,445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,131.96, 24,197.94 and 4,445.28 is: 6,667.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,131.96 : 24,197.94 = 4,445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,131.96/24,197.94 = 4,445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,131.96x = 24,197.94 × 4,445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,131.96x = 107,566,618.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,566,618.72/16,131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,667.92

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