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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.08, 24,050.82 and 4,346.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.08, 24,050.82 and 4,346.12 is: 6,519.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.08 : 24,050.82 = 4,346.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.08/24,050.82 = 4,346.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.08x = 24,050.82 × 4,346.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.08x = 104,527,749.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,527,749.82/16,033.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,519.51

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