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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.14, 24,103.89 and 5,673.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.14, 24,103.89 and 5,673.60 is: 8,510.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.14 : 24,103.89 = 5,673.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.14/24,103.89 = 5,673.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.14x = 24,103.89 × 5,673.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.14x = 136,755,830.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,755,830.30/16,069.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,510.46

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