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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,020.63, 24,030.05 and 4,332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,020.63, 24,030.05 and 4,332.96 is: 6,499.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,020.63 : 24,030.05 = 4,332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,020.63/24,030.05 = 4,332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,020.63x = 24,030.05 × 4,332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,020.63x = 104,121,223.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,121,223.78/16,020.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,499.20

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