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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,027.95, 24,040.08 and 4,342.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,027.95, 24,040.08 and 4,342.08 is: 6,512.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,027.95 : 24,040.08 = 4,342.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,027.95/24,040.08 = 4,342.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,027.95x = 24,040.08 × 4,342.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,027.95x = 104,383,950.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,383,950.57/16,027.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,512.62

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