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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,420.08, 24,629.96 and 4,108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,420.08, 24,629.96 and 4,108.08 is: 6,162.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,420.08 : 24,629.96 = 4,108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,420.08/24,629.96 = 4,108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,420.08x = 24,629.96 × 4,108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,420.08x = 101,181,846.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,181,846.08/16,420.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,162.08

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