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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.58, 24,078.95 and 4,365.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.58, 24,078.95 and 4,365.80 is: 6,548.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.58 : 24,078.95 = 4,365.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.58/24,078.95 = 4,365.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.58x = 24,078.95 × 4,365.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.58x = 105,123,737.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,123,737.69/16,052.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,548.71

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