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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.92, 24,519.74 and 4,034.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.92, 24,519.74 and 4,034.92 is: 6,052.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.92 : 24,519.74 = 4,034.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.92/24,519.74 = 4,034.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.92x = 24,519.74 × 4,034.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.92x = 98,935,189.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,935,189.32/16,346.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.22

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