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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,028.31, 24,042.47 and 4,341.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,028.31, 24,042.47 and 4,341.53 is: 6,512.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,028.31 : 24,042.47 = 4,341.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,028.31/24,042.47 = 4,341.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,028.31x = 24,042.47 × 4,341.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,028.31x = 104,380,962.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,380,962.86/16,028.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,512.29

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