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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,046.72, 24,067.32 and 4,357.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,046.72, 24,067.32 and 4,357.20 is: 6,535.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,046.72 : 24,067.32 = 4,357.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,046.72/24,067.32 = 4,357.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,046.72x = 24,067.32 × 4,357.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,046.72x = 104,866,126.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,866,126.70/16,046.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,535.05

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