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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,027.40, 24,041.22 and 4,340.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,027.40, 24,041.22 and 4,340.72 is: 6,511.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,027.40 : 24,041.22 = 4,340.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,027.40/24,041.22 = 4,340.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,027.40x = 24,041.22 × 4,340.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,027.40x = 104,356,204.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,356,204.48/16,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,511.11

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