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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,045.68, 24,066.36 and 5,656.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,045.68, 24,066.36 and 5,656.08 is: 8,483.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,045.68 : 24,066.36 = 5,656.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,045.68/24,066.36 = 5,656.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,045.68x = 24,066.36 × 5,656.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,045.68x = 136,121,257.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,121,257.47/16,045.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,483.36

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