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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,040.76, 24,062.35 and 4,354.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,040.76, 24,062.35 and 4,354.89 is: 6,532.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,040.76 : 24,062.35 = 4,354.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,040.76/24,062.35 = 4,354.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,040.76x = 24,062.35 × 4,354.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,040.76x = 104,788,887.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,788,887.39/16,040.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,532.66

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