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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.05, 24,009.41 and 4,160.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.05, 24,009.41 and 4,160.27 is: 6,240.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.05 : 24,009.41 = 4,160.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.05/24,009.41 = 4,160.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.05x = 24,009.41 × 4,160.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.05x = 99,885,698.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,885,698.56/16,006.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,240.50

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