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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.76, 24,001.62 and 5,616.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.76, 24,001.62 and 5,616.84 is: 8,420.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.76 : 24,001.62 = 5,616.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.76/24,001.62 = 5,616.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.76x = 24,001.62 × 5,616.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.76x = 134,813,259.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,813,259.28/16,010.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,420.17

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