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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,358.76, 24,537.87 and 4,046.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,358.76, 24,537.87 and 4,046.76 is: 6,070.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358.76 : 24,537.87 = 4,046.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358.76/24,537.87 = 4,046.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358.76x = 24,537.87 × 4,046.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358.76x = 99,298,870.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,298,870.80/16,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,070.07

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