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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,027.86, 24,042.33 and 4,341.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,027.86, 24,042.33 and 4,341.36 is: 6,512.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,027.86 : 24,042.33 = 4,341.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,027.86/24,042.33 = 4,341.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,027.86x = 24,042.33 × 4,341.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,027.86x = 104,376,409.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,376,409.77/16,027.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,512.19

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