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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.15, 24,060.92 and 5,512.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.15, 24,060.92 and 5,512.14 is: 8,267.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.15 : 24,060.92 = 5,512.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.15/24,060.92 = 5,512.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.15x = 24,060.92 × 5,512.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.15x = 132,627,132.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,627,132.01/16,041.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,267.93

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