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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.92, 24,544.38 and 4,050.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.92, 24,544.38 and 4,050.92 is: 6,076.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.92 : 24,544.38 = 4,050.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.92/24,544.38 = 4,050.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.92x = 24,544.38 × 4,050.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.92x = 99,427,319.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,427,319.83/16,362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,076.38

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