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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.67, 24,049.69 and 4,345.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.67, 24,049.69 and 4,345.89 is: 6,519.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.67 : 24,049.69 = 4,345.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.67/24,049.69 = 4,345.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.67x = 24,049.69 × 4,345.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.67x = 104,517,307.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,517,307.27/16,032.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,519.02

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