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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.36, 24,055.14 and 5,512.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.36, 24,055.14 and 5,512.44 is: 8,266.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.36 : 24,055.14 = 5,512.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.36/24,055.14 = 5,512.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.36x = 24,055.14 × 5,512.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.36x = 132,602,395.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,602,395.67/16,041.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,266.28

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