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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,140.96, 24,213.29 and 4,295.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,140.96, 24,213.29 and 4,295.23 is: 6,443.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,140.96 : 24,213.29 = 4,295.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,140.96/24,213.29 = 4,295.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,140.96x = 24,213.29 × 4,295.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,140.96x = 104,001,567.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,001,567.60/16,140.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,443.33

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