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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,048.54, 24,072.81 and 4,363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,048.54, 24,072.81 and 4,363.48 is: 6,545.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,048.54 : 24,072.81 = 4,363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,048.54/24,072.81 = 4,363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,048.54x = 24,072.81 × 4,363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,048.54x = 105,041,224.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,041,224.98/16,048.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,545.22

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