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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.48, 24,512.04 and 4,029.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.48, 24,512.04 and 4,029.48 is: 6,044.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.48 : 24,512.04 = 4,029.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.48/24,512.04 = 4,029.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.48x = 24,512.04 × 4,029.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.48x = 98,770,774.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,770,774.94/16,341.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,044.18

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