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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.40, 24,058.69 and 5,651.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.40, 24,058.69 and 5,651.72 is: 8,475.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.40 : 24,058.69 = 5,651.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.40/24,058.69 = 5,651.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.40x = 24,058.69 × 5,651.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.40x = 135,972,956.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,972,956.44/16,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,475.85

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