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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.01, 24,385.51 and 4,570.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.01, 24,385.51 and 4,570.23 is: 6,855.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.01 : 24,385.51 = 4,570.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.01/24,385.51 = 4,570.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.01x = 24,385.51 × 4,570.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.01x = 111,447,389.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,447,389.37/16,257.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,855.34

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