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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.88, 24,105.90 and 4,382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.88, 24,105.90 and 4,382.12 is: 6,573.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.88 : 24,105.90 = 4,382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.88/24,105.90 = 4,382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.88x = 24,105.90 × 4,382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.88x = 105,634,946.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,634,946.51/16,069.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,573.47

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