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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,379.72, 24,569.58 and 4,067.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,379.72, 24,569.58 and 4,067.72 is: 6,101.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,379.72 : 24,569.58 = 4,067.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,379.72/24,569.58 = 4,067.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,379.72x = 24,569.58 × 4,067.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,379.72x = 99,942,133.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,942,133.62/16,379.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,101.58

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