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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,040.36, 24,053.64 and 5,511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,040.36, 24,053.64 and 5,511.44 is: 8,264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,040.36 : 24,053.64 = 5,511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,040.36/24,053.64 = 5,511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,040.36x = 24,053.64 × 5,511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,040.36x = 132,570,073.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,570,073.37/16,040.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,264.78

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