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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.84, 24,066.36 and 5,653.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.84, 24,066.36 and 5,653.68 is: 8,481.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.84 : 24,066.36 = 5,653.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.84/24,066.36 = 5,653.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.84x = 24,066.36 × 5,653.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.84x = 136,063,498.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,063,498.20/16,041.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,481.79

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