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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.42, 24,503.13 and 4,023.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.42, 24,503.13 and 4,023.42 is: 6,035.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.42 : 24,503.13 = 4,023.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.42/24,503.13 = 4,023.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.42x = 24,503.13 × 4,023.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.42x = 98,586,383.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,586,383.30/16,335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,035.13

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