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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.75, 24,016.26 and 5,622.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.75, 24,016.26 and 5,622.50 is: 8,433.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.75 : 24,016.26 = 5,622.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.75/24,016.26 = 5,622.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.75x = 24,016.26 × 5,622.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.75x = 135,031,421.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,031,421.85/16,010.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,433.80

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