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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,046.06, 24,068.99 and 4,359.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,046.06, 24,068.99 and 4,359.27 is: 6,538.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,046.06 : 24,068.99 = 4,359.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,046.06/24,068.99 = 4,359.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,046.06x = 24,068.99 × 4,359.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,046.06x = 104,923,204.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,923,204.24/16,046.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,538.88

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