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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,028.92, 24,042.48 and 4,341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,028.92, 24,042.48 and 4,341.28 is: 6,511.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,028.92 : 24,042.48 = 4,341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,028.92/24,042.48 = 4,341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,028.92x = 24,042.48 × 4,341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,028.92x = 104,375,137.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,375,137.57/16,028.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,511.68

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