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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.42, 24,075.68 and 4,363.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.42, 24,075.68 and 4,363.63 is: 6,545.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.42 : 24,075.68 = 4,363.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.42/24,075.68 = 4,363.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.42x = 24,075.68 × 4,363.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.42x = 105,057,359.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,057,359.52/16,050.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,545.46

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