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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,031.68, 24,047.51 and 4,344.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,031.68, 24,047.51 and 4,344.89 is: 6,517.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,031.68 : 24,047.51 = 4,344.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,031.68/24,047.51 = 4,344.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,031.68x = 24,047.51 × 4,344.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,031.68x = 104,483,643.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,483,643.76/16,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,517.32

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