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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.78, 24,329.21 and 4,372.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.78, 24,329.21 and 4,372.02 is: 6,558.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.78 : 24,329.21 = 4,372.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.78/24,329.21 = 4,372.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.78x = 24,329.21 × 4,372.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.78x = 106,367,770.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,367,770.84/16,217.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,558.72

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