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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,055.92, 24,083.92 and 4,369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,055.92, 24,083.92 and 4,369.12 is: 6,553.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,055.92 : 24,083.92 = 4,369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,055.92/24,083.92 = 4,369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,055.92x = 24,083.92 × 4,369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,055.92x = 105,225,536.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,225,536.55/16,055.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,553.69

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