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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,415.58, 24,623.21 and 4,103.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,415.58, 24,623.21 and 4,103.58 is: 6,155.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,415.58 : 24,623.21 = 4,103.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,415.58/24,623.21 = 4,103.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,415.58x = 24,623.21 × 4,103.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,415.58x = 101,043,312.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,043,312.09/16,415.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.33

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