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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,046.54, 24,069.87 and 4,359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,046.54, 24,069.87 and 4,359.76 is: 6,539.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,046.54 : 24,069.87 = 4,359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,046.54/24,069.87 = 4,359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,046.54x = 24,069.87 × 4,359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,046.54x = 104,938,903.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,938,903.93/16,046.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,539.66

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