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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.47, 24,053.15 and 4,348.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.47, 24,053.15 and 4,348.69 is: 6,523.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.47 : 24,053.15 = 4,348.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.47/24,053.15 = 4,348.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.47x = 24,053.15 × 4,348.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.47x = 104,599,692.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,599,692.87/16,035.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,523.02

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