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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.20, 24,103.80 and 5,679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.20, 24,103.80 and 5,679.60 is: 8,519.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.20 : 24,103.80 = 5,679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.20/24,103.80 = 5,679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.20x = 24,103.80 × 5,679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.20x = 136,899,942.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,899,942.48/16,069.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,519.40

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