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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.13, 24,073.37 and 4,364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.13, 24,073.37 and 4,364.26 is: 6,545.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.13 : 24,073.37 = 4,364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.13/24,073.37 = 4,364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.13x = 24,073.37 × 4,364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.13x = 105,062,423.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,062,423.93/16,050.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,545.89

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