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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.46, 24,092.28 and 4,373.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.46, 24,092.28 and 4,373.94 is: 6,560.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.46 : 24,092.28 = 4,373.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.46/24,092.28 = 4,373.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.46x = 24,092.28 × 4,373.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.46x = 105,378,187.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,378,187.18/16,063.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,560.12

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