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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,027.13, 24,037.86 and 4,341.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,027.13, 24,037.86 and 4,341.26 is: 6,511.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,027.13 : 24,037.86 = 4,341.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,027.13/24,037.86 = 4,341.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,027.13x = 24,037.86 × 4,341.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,027.13x = 104,354,600.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,354,600.10/16,027.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,511.12

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