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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,019.07, 24,031.85 and 5,638.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,019.07, 24,031.85 and 5,638.11 is: 8,458.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,019.07 : 24,031.85 = 5,638.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,019.07/24,031.85 = 5,638.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,019.07x = 24,031.85 × 5,638.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,019.07x = 135,494,185.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,494,185.61/16,019.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,458.31

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