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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.60, 24,512.64 and 4,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.60, 24,512.64 and 4,029.60 is: 6,044.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.60 : 24,512.64 = 4,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.60/24,512.64 = 4,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.60x = 24,512.64 × 4,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.60x = 98,776,134.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,776,134.14/16,341.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,044.46

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