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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,031.06, 24,046.60 and 4,344.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,031.06, 24,046.60 and 4,344.28 is: 6,516.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,031.06 : 24,046.60 = 4,344.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,031.06/24,046.60 = 4,344.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,031.06x = 24,046.60 × 4,344.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,031.06x = 104,465,163.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,465,163.45/16,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,516.42

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