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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,382.44, 24,573.66 and 4,070.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,382.44, 24,573.66 and 4,070.44 is: 6,105.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,382.44 : 24,573.66 = 4,070.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,382.44/24,573.66 = 4,070.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,382.44x = 24,573.66 × 4,070.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,382.44x = 100,025,547.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,025,547.18/16,382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,105.66

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