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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.29, 24,103.22 and 4,382.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.29, 24,103.22 and 4,382.51 is: 6,573.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.29 : 24,103.22 = 4,382.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.29/24,103.22 = 4,382.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.29x = 24,103.22 × 4,382.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.29x = 105,632,602.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,632,602.68/16,069.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,573.57

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