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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,011.36, 24,017.96 and 4,325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,011.36, 24,017.96 and 4,325.52 is: 6,488.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,011.36 : 24,017.96 = 4,325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,011.36/24,017.96 = 4,325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,011.36x = 24,017.96 × 4,325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,011.36x = 103,890,166.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,890,166.34/16,011.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,488.53

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