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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,351.92, 24,527.24 and 4,039.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,351.92, 24,527.24 and 4,039.92 is: 6,059.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,351.92 : 24,527.24 = 4,039.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,351.92/24,527.24 = 4,039.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,351.92x = 24,527.24 × 4,039.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,351.92x = 99,088,087.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,088,087.42/16,351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,059.72

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