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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,027.57, 24,039.53 and 4,341.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,027.57, 24,039.53 and 4,341.70 is: 6,512.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,027.57 : 24,039.53 = 4,341.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,027.57/24,039.53 = 4,341.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,027.57x = 24,039.53 × 4,341.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,027.57x = 104,372,427.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,372,427.40/16,027.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,512.06

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