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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.69, 24,016.04 and 4,323.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.69, 24,016.04 and 4,323.90 is: 6,485.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.69 : 24,016.04 = 4,323.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.69/24,016.04 = 4,323.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.69x = 24,016.04 × 4,323.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.69x = 103,842,955.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,842,955.36/16,010.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,485.85

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