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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.88, 24,009.72 and 4,320.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.88, 24,009.72 and 4,320.01 is: 6,480.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.88 : 24,009.72 = 4,320.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.88/24,009.72 = 4,320.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.88x = 24,009.72 × 4,320.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.88x = 103,722,230.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,722,230.50/16,005.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,480.26

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