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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.38, 24,093.25 and 4,377.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.38, 24,093.25 and 4,377.51 is: 6,565.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.38 : 24,093.25 = 4,377.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.38/24,093.25 = 4,377.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.38x = 24,093.25 × 4,377.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.38x = 105,468,431.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,468,431.86/16,063.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,565.77

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