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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,353.92, 24,530.94 and 4,041.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,353.92, 24,530.94 and 4,041.92 is: 6,062.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,353.92 : 24,530.94 = 4,041.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,353.92/24,530.94 = 4,041.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,353.92x = 24,530.94 × 4,041.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,353.92x = 99,152,097.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,152,097.00/16,353.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062.89

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