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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,039.54, 24,059.31 and 4,354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,039.54, 24,059.31 and 4,354.48 is: 6,531.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,039.54 : 24,059.31 = 4,354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,039.54/24,059.31 = 4,354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,039.54x = 24,059.31 × 4,354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,039.54x = 104,765,784.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,765,784.21/16,039.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,531.72

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