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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,047.99, 24,071.92 and 4,361.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,047.99, 24,071.92 and 4,361.18 is: 6,541.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,047.99 : 24,071.92 = 4,361.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,047.99/24,071.92 = 4,361.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,047.99x = 24,071.92 × 4,361.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,047.99x = 104,981,844.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,981,844.80/16,047.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,541.74

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