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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,064.06, 24,095.84 and 4,377.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,064.06, 24,095.84 and 4,377.24 is: 6,565.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,064.06 : 24,095.84 = 4,377.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,064.06/24,095.84 = 4,377.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,064.06x = 24,095.84 × 4,377.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,064.06x = 105,473,252.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,473,252.80/16,064.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,565.79

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