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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.95, 24,020.18 and 5,481.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.95, 24,020.18 and 5,481.09 is: 8,222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.95 : 24,020.18 = 5,481.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.95/24,020.18 = 5,481.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.95x = 24,020.18 × 5,481.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.95x = 131,656,768.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,656,768.40/16,010.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,222.92

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