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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.70, 24,099.90 and 4,379.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.70, 24,099.90 and 4,379.14 is: 6,567.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.70 : 24,099.90 = 4,379.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.70/24,099.90 = 4,379.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.70x = 24,099.90 × 4,379.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.70x = 105,536,836.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,536,836.09/16,068.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,567.85

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