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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.13, 24,052.41 and 4,348.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.13, 24,052.41 and 4,348.26 is: 6,522.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.13 : 24,052.41 = 4,348.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.13/24,052.41 = 4,348.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.13x = 24,052.41 × 4,348.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.13x = 104,586,132.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,586,132.31/16,034.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,522.72

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