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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,573, 86,364.45 and 16,020

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,573, 86,364.45 and 16,020 is: 24,031.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,573 : 86,364.45 = 16,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,573/86,364.45 = 16,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,573x = 86,364.45 × 16,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,573x = 1,383,558,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,558,489/57,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,031.38

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