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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.89, 24,015.72 and 5,334.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.89, 24,015.72 and 5,334.22 is: 8,002.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.89 : 24,015.72 = 5,334.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.89/24,015.72 = 5,334.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.89x = 24,015.72 × 5,334.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.89x = 128,105,133.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,105,133.94/16,007.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,002.62

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