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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,021.76, 24,030.81 and 4,335.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,021.76, 24,030.81 and 4,335.89 is: 6,503.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,021.76 : 24,030.81 = 4,335.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,021.76/24,030.81 = 4,335.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,021.76x = 24,030.81 × 4,335.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,021.76x = 104,194,828.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,194,828.62/16,021.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,503.33

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