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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.28, 24,009.84 and 4,319.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.28, 24,009.84 and 4,319.46 is: 6,479.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.28 : 24,009.84 = 4,319.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.28/24,009.84 = 4,319.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.28x = 24,009.84 × 4,319.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.28x = 103,709,543.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,709,543.49/16,006.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,479.31

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