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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.07, 24,062.82 and 4,354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.07, 24,062.82 and 4,354.12 is: 6,531.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.07 : 24,062.82 = 4,354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.07/24,062.82 = 4,354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.07x = 24,062.82 × 4,354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.07x = 104,772,405.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,772,405.82/16,041.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,531.51

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