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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,028.55, 24,042.69 and 4,341.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,028.55, 24,042.69 and 4,341.69 is: 6,512.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,028.55 : 24,042.69 = 4,341.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,028.55/24,042.69 = 4,341.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,028.55x = 24,042.69 × 4,341.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,028.55x = 104,385,906.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,385,906.75/16,028.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,512.50

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