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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.62, 24,056.43 and 5,508.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.62, 24,056.43 and 5,508.65 is: 8,260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.62 : 24,056.43 = 5,508.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.62/24,056.43 = 5,508.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.62x = 24,056.43 × 5,508.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.62x = 132,518,332.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,518,332.84/16,041.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,260.91

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