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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,047.36, 24,071.31 and 4,360.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,047.36, 24,071.31 and 4,360.29 is: 6,540.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,047.36 : 24,071.31 = 4,360.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,047.36/24,071.31 = 4,360.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,047.36x = 24,071.31 × 4,360.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,047.36x = 104,957,892.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,957,892.28/16,047.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,540.51

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