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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.76, 24,057.96 and 5,510.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.76, 24,057.96 and 5,510.80 is: 8,264.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.76 : 24,057.96 = 5,510.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.76/24,057.96 = 5,510.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.76x = 24,057.96 × 5,510.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.76x = 132,578,605.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,578,605.97/16,042.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,264.08

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