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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.52, 24,035.33 and 4,336.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.52, 24,035.33 and 4,336.74 is: 6,505.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.52 : 24,035.33 = 4,336.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.52/24,035.33 = 4,336.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.52x = 24,035.33 × 4,336.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.52x = 104,234,987.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,234,987.87/16,023.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,505.12

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