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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,053.48, 24,079.68 and 4,366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,053.48, 24,079.68 and 4,366.44 is: 6,549.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,053.48 : 24,079.68 = 4,366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,053.48/24,079.68 = 4,366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,053.48x = 24,079.68 × 4,366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,053.48x = 105,142,477.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,142,477.94/16,053.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,549.51

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