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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.38, 24,008.97 and 4,319.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.38, 24,008.97 and 4,319.51 is: 6,479.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.38 : 24,008.97 = 4,319.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.38/24,008.97 = 4,319.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.38x = 24,008.97 × 4,319.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.38x = 103,706,986.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,706,986.00/16,005.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,479.51

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