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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.26, 24,552.12 and 4,056.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.26, 24,552.12 and 4,056.26 is: 6,084.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.26 : 24,552.12 = 4,056.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.26/24,552.12 = 4,056.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.26x = 24,552.12 × 4,056.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.26x = 99,589,782.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,589,782.27/16,368.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,084.32

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