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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,261.10, 24,393.27 and 4,415.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,261.10, 24,393.27 and 4,415.06 is: 6,623.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,261.10 : 24,393.27 = 4,415.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,261.10/24,393.27 = 4,415.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,261.10x = 24,393.27 × 4,415.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,261.10x = 107,697,769.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,697,769.05/16,261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,623.03

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