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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,019.58, 24,030.58 and 4,332.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,019.58, 24,030.58 and 4,332.62 is: 6,499.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,019.58 : 24,030.58 = 4,332.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,019.58/24,030.58 = 4,332.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,019.58x = 24,030.58 × 4,332.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,019.58x = 104,115,371.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,115,371.52/16,019.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,499.26

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