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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,415.08, 24,622.46 and 4,103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,415.08, 24,622.46 and 4,103.08 is: 6,154.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,415.08 : 24,622.46 = 4,103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,415.08/24,622.46 = 4,103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,415.08x = 24,622.46 × 4,103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,415.08x = 101,027,923.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,027,923.18/16,415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,154.58

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