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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.64, 24,016.31 and 4,164.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.64, 24,016.31 and 4,164.87 is: 6,247.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.64 : 24,016.31 = 4,164.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.64/24,016.31 = 4,164.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.64x = 24,016.31 × 4,164.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.64x = 100,024,788.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,024,788.21/16,010.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,247.39

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