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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.48, 24,104.08 and 4,382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.48, 24,104.08 and 4,382.68 is: 6,573.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.48 : 24,104.08 = 4,382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.48/24,104.08 = 4,382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.48x = 24,104.08 × 4,382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.48x = 105,640,469.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,640,469.33/16,069.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,573.98

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