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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.12, 24,511.44 and 4,029.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.12, 24,511.44 and 4,029.12 is: 6,043.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.12 : 24,511.44 = 4,029.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.12/24,511.44 = 4,029.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.12x = 24,511.44 × 4,029.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.12x = 98,759,533.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,759,533.13/16,341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,043.62

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