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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,369.44, 24,554.40 and 4,057.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,369.44, 24,554.40 and 4,057.44 is: 6,086.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,369.44 : 24,554.40 = 4,057.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,369.44/24,554.40 = 4,057.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,369.44x = 24,554.40 × 4,057.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,369.44x = 99,628,004.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,628,004.74/16,369.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,086.22

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