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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368, 24,552 and 4,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368, 24,552 and 4,056 is: 6,084

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368 : 24,552 = 4,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368/24,552 = 4,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368x = 24,552 × 4,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368x = 99,582,912
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,582,912/16,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,084

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