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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,381.73, 24,572.60 and 4,069.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,381.73, 24,572.60 and 4,069.73 is: 6,104.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,381.73 : 24,572.60 = 4,069.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,381.73/24,572.60 = 4,069.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,381.73x = 24,572.60 × 4,069.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,381.73x = 100,003,847.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,003,847.40/16,381.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,104.60

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