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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,049.39, 24,074.09 and 4,362.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,049.39, 24,074.09 and 4,362.61 is: 6,543.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,049.39 : 24,074.09 = 4,362.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,049.39/24,074.09 = 4,362.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,049.39x = 24,074.09 × 4,362.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,049.39x = 105,025,833.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,025,833.01/16,049.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,543.91

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