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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,348, 24,522.08 and 4,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,348, 24,522.08 and 4,036 is: 6,054.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,348 : 24,522.08 = 4,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,348/24,522.08 = 4,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,348x = 24,522.08 × 4,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,348x = 98,971,114.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,971,114.88/16,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,054.02

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