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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,013.76, 24,021.18 and 4,327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,013.76, 24,021.18 and 4,327.08 is: 6,490.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,013.76 : 24,021.18 = 4,327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,013.76/24,021.18 = 4,327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,013.76x = 24,021.18 × 4,327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,013.76x = 103,941,567.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,941,567.55/16,013.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,490.77

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