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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.26, 24,549.12 and 4,054.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.26, 24,549.12 and 4,054.26 is: 6,081.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.26 : 24,549.12 = 4,054.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.26/24,549.12 = 4,054.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.26x = 24,549.12 × 4,054.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.26x = 99,528,515.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,528,515.25/16,366.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,081.32

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