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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.92, 24,503.88 and 4,023.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.92, 24,503.88 and 4,023.92 is: 6,035.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.92 : 24,503.88 = 4,023.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.92/24,503.88 = 4,023.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.92x = 24,503.88 × 4,023.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.92x = 98,601,652.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,601,652.81/16,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,035.88

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