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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.61, 24,063.93 and 4,355.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.61, 24,063.93 and 4,355.82 is: 6,533.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.61 : 24,063.93 = 4,355.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.61/24,063.93 = 4,355.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.61x = 24,063.93 × 4,355.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.61x = 104,818,147.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,818,147.57/16,042.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,533.73

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