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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,021.62, 24,032.88 and 4,334.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,021.62, 24,032.88 and 4,334.82 is: 6,502.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,021.62 : 24,032.88 = 4,334.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,021.62/24,032.88 = 4,334.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,021.62x = 24,032.88 × 4,334.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,021.62x = 104,178,208.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,178,208.88/16,021.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,502.35

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