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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,019.51, 24,027.44 and 4,333.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,019.51, 24,027.44 and 4,333.64 is: 6,499.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,019.51 : 24,027.44 = 4,333.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,019.51/24,027.44 = 4,333.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,019.51x = 24,027.44 × 4,333.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,019.51x = 104,126,133.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,126,133.28/16,019.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,499.96

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