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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,347.38, 24,521.06 and 4,035.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,347.38, 24,521.06 and 4,035.38 is: 6,053.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,347.38 : 24,521.06 = 4,035.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,347.38/24,521.06 = 4,035.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,347.38x = 24,521.06 × 4,035.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,347.38x = 98,951,682.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,951,682.59/16,347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,053.06

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