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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.69, 24,077.25 and 4,364.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.69, 24,077.25 and 4,364.01 is: 6,546.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.69 : 24,077.25 = 4,364.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.69/24,077.25 = 4,364.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.69x = 24,077.25 × 4,364.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.69x = 105,073,359.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,073,359.77/16,050.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,546.35

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