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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322, 24,483.48 and 4,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322, 24,483.48 and 4,010 is: 6,015.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322 : 24,483.48 = 4,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322/24,483.48 = 4,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322x = 24,483.48 × 4,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322x = 98,178,754.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,178,754.80/16,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,015.12

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