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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.28, 24,063.73 and 5,512.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.28, 24,063.73 and 5,512.19 is: 8,268.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.28 : 24,063.73 = 5,512.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.28/24,063.73 = 5,512.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.28x = 24,063.73 × 5,512.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.28x = 132,643,717.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,643,717.77/16,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,268.39

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