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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.06, 24,051.10 and 4,347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.06, 24,051.10 and 4,347.28 is: 6,520.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.06 : 24,051.10 = 4,347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.06/24,051.10 = 4,347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.06x = 24,051.10 × 4,347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.06x = 104,556,866.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,556,866.01/16,034.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,520.92

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