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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,019.64, 24,027.30 and 4,331.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,019.64, 24,027.30 and 4,331.88 is: 6,497.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,019.64 : 24,027.30 = 4,331.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,019.64/24,027.30 = 4,331.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,019.64x = 24,027.30 × 4,331.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,019.64x = 104,083,380.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,083,380.32/16,019.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,497.24

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