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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.70, 24,011.33 and 4,319.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.70, 24,011.33 and 4,319.75 is: 6,479.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.70 : 24,011.33 = 4,319.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.70/24,011.33 = 4,319.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.70x = 24,011.33 × 4,319.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.70x = 103,722,801.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,722,801.11/16,006.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,479.96

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