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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.93, 24,010.41 and 4,320.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.93, 24,010.41 and 4,320.15 is: 6,480.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.93 : 24,010.41 = 4,320.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.93/24,010.41 = 4,320.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.93x = 24,010.41 × 4,320.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.93x = 103,728,609.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,728,609.68/16,006.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,480.23

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