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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.35, 24,052.88 and 4,348.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.35, 24,052.88 and 4,348.58 is: 6,522.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.35 : 24,052.88 = 4,348.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.35/24,052.88 = 4,348.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.35x = 24,052.88 × 4,348.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.35x = 104,595,730.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,595,730.90/16,035.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,522.82

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