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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.28, 24,049.91 and 4,346.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.28, 24,049.91 and 4,346.19 is: 6,519.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.28 : 24,049.91 = 4,346.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.28/24,049.91 = 4,346.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.28x = 24,049.91 × 4,346.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.28x = 104,525,489.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,525,489.21/16,033.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,519.29

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