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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,027.92, 24,040.98 and 4,340.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,027.92, 24,040.98 and 4,340.28 is: 6,510.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,027.92 : 24,040.98 = 4,340.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,027.92/24,040.98 = 4,340.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,027.92x = 24,040.98 × 4,340.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,027.92x = 104,344,584.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,344,584.67/16,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,510.18

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