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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.22, 24,032.90 and 4,337.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.22, 24,032.90 and 4,337.34 is: 6,505.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.22 : 24,032.90 = 4,337.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.22/24,032.90 = 4,337.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.22x = 24,032.90 × 4,337.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.22x = 104,238,858.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,238,858.49/16,023.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,505.49

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