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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,044.87, 24,067.31 and 4,358.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,044.87, 24,067.31 and 4,358.07 is: 6,537.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,044.87 : 24,067.31 = 4,358.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,044.87/24,067.31 = 4,358.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,044.87x = 24,067.31 × 4,358.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,044.87x = 104,886,999.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,886,999.90/16,044.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,537.11

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