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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,040.72, 24,066.04 and 5,653.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,040.72, 24,066.04 and 5,653.52 is: 8,482.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,040.72 : 24,066.04 = 5,653.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,040.72/24,066.04 = 5,653.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,040.72x = 24,066.04 × 5,653.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,040.72x = 136,057,838.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,057,838.46/16,040.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,482.03

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