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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,360.26, 24,540.12 and 4,048.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,360.26, 24,540.12 and 4,048.26 is: 6,072.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,360.26 : 24,540.12 = 4,048.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,360.26/24,540.12 = 4,048.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,360.26x = 24,540.12 × 4,048.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,360.26x = 99,344,786.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,344,786.19/16,360.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,072.32

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