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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.07, 24,071.88 and 6,431.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.07, 24,071.88 and 6,431.97 is: 9,645.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.07 : 24,071.88 = 6,431.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.07/24,071.88 = 6,431.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.07x = 24,071.88 × 6,431.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.07x = 154,829,610.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,829,610.00/16,052.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,645.46

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