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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,031.50, 24,044.28 and 4,343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,031.50, 24,044.28 and 4,343.20 is: 6,514.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,031.50 : 24,044.28 = 4,343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,031.50/24,044.28 = 4,343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,031.50x = 24,044.28 × 4,343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,031.50x = 104,429,116.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,429,116.90/16,031.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,514.00

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