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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,047.16, 24,066.96 and 4,360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,047.16, 24,066.96 and 4,360.48 is: 6,539.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,047.16 : 24,066.96 = 4,360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,047.16/24,066.96 = 4,360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,047.16x = 24,066.96 × 4,360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,047.16x = 104,943,497.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,943,497.74/16,047.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,539.69

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