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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.41, 24,060.38 and 4,355.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.41, 24,060.38 and 4,355.73 is: 6,532.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.41 : 24,060.38 = 4,355.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.41/24,060.38 = 4,355.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.41x = 24,060.38 × 4,355.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.41x = 104,800,497.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,800,497.20/16,042.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,532.72

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