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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.22, 24,066.99 and 5,652.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.22, 24,066.99 and 5,652.54 is: 8,479.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.22 : 24,066.99 = 5,652.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.22/24,066.99 = 5,652.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.22x = 24,066.99 × 5,652.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.22x = 136,039,623.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,039,623.65/16,043.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,479.57

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