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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,364.64, 24,546.96 and 4,052.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,364.64, 24,546.96 and 4,052.64 is: 6,078.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,364.64 : 24,546.96 = 4,052.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,364.64/24,546.96 = 4,052.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,364.64x = 24,546.96 × 4,052.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,364.64x = 99,479,991.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,479,991.97/16,364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,078.96

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