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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.93, 24,060.47 and 5,651.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.93, 24,060.47 and 5,651.25 is: 8,476.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.93 : 24,060.47 = 5,651.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.93/24,060.47 = 5,651.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.93x = 24,060.47 × 5,651.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.93x = 135,971,702.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,971,702.83/16,041.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,476.02

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