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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.31, 24,010.98 and 4,320.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.31, 24,010.98 and 4,320.53 is: 6,480.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.31 : 24,010.98 = 4,320.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.31/24,010.98 = 4,320.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.31x = 24,010.98 × 4,320.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.31x = 103,740,203.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,740,203.24/16,007.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,480.80

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