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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.67, 24,054.19 and 4,348.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.67, 24,054.19 and 4,348.89 is: 6,523.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.67 : 24,054.19 = 4,348.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.67/24,054.19 = 4,348.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.67x = 24,054.19 × 4,348.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.67x = 104,609,026.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,609,026.35/16,035.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,523.52

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