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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,055.54, 24,080.87 and 4,369.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,055.54, 24,080.87 and 4,369.67 is: 6,553.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,055.54 : 24,080.87 = 4,369.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,055.54/24,080.87 = 4,369.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,055.54x = 24,080.87 × 4,369.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,055.54x = 105,225,345.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,225,345.73/16,055.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,553.84

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