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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.93, 24,011.91 and 4,321.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.93, 24,011.91 and 4,321.15 is: 6,481.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.93 : 24,011.91 = 4,321.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.93/24,011.91 = 4,321.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.93x = 24,011.91 × 4,321.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.93x = 103,759,064.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,759,064.90/16,007.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,481.73

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