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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.42, 24,078.68 and 4,365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.42, 24,078.68 and 4,365.64 is: 6,548.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.42 : 24,078.68 = 4,365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.42/24,078.68 = 4,365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.42x = 24,078.68 × 4,365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.42x = 105,118,848.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,118,848.56/16,052.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,548.47

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