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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,030.67, 24,046.02 and 4,343.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,030.67, 24,046.02 and 4,343.87 is: 6,515.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030.67 : 24,046.02 = 4,343.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030.67/24,046.02 = 4,343.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030.67x = 24,046.02 × 4,343.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030.67x = 104,452,664.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,452,664.67/16,030.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,515.80

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