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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,049.13, 24,071.87 and 4,363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,049.13, 24,071.87 and 4,363.26 is: 6,544.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,049.13 : 24,071.87 = 4,363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,049.13/24,071.87 = 4,363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,049.13x = 24,071.87 × 4,363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,049.13x = 105,031,805.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,031,805.68/16,049.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,544.39

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