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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.60, 24,017.10 and 5,625.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.60, 24,017.10 and 5,625.80 is: 8,441.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.60 : 24,017.10 = 5,625.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.60/24,017.10 = 5,625.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.60x = 24,017.10 × 5,625.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.60x = 135,115,401.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,115,401.18/16,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,441.23

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