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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,049.54, 24,074.31 and 4,364.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,049.54, 24,074.31 and 4,364.48 is: 6,546.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,049.54 : 24,074.31 = 4,364.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,049.54/24,074.31 = 4,364.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,049.54x = 24,074.31 × 4,364.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,049.54x = 105,071,844.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,071,844.51/16,049.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,546.72

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