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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.34, 24,564.52 and 4,064.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.34, 24,564.52 and 4,064.34 is: 6,096.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.34 : 24,564.52 = 4,064.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.34/24,564.52 = 4,064.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.34x = 24,564.52 × 4,064.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.34x = 99,838,635.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,838,635.55/16,376.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,096.52

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