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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,004.70, 24,007.05 and 5,615.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,004.70, 24,007.05 and 5,615.10 is: 8,422.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,004.70 : 24,007.05 = 5,615.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,004.70/24,007.05 = 5,615.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,004.70x = 24,007.05 × 5,615.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,004.70x = 134,801,986.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,801,986.46/16,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,422.65

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