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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.12, 24,052.68 and 4,348.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.12, 24,052.68 and 4,348.04 is: 6,522.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.12 : 24,052.68 = 4,348.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.12/24,052.68 = 4,348.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.12x = 24,052.68 × 4,348.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.12x = 104,581,894.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,581,894.48/16,035.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,522.05

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