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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.68, 24,010.89 and 4,321.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.68, 24,010.89 and 4,321.19 is: 6,481.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.68 : 24,010.89 = 4,321.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.68/24,010.89 = 4,321.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.68x = 24,010.89 × 4,321.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.68x = 103,755,617.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,755,617.76/16,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,481.62

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