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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,355.66, 24,533.43 and 4,043.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,355.66, 24,533.43 and 4,043.66 is: 6,065.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,355.66 : 24,533.43 = 4,043.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,355.66/24,533.43 = 4,043.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,355.66x = 24,533.43 × 4,043.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,355.66x = 99,204,849.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,204,849.55/16,355.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,065.48

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