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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,049.52, 24,073.20 and 5,661.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,049.52, 24,073.20 and 5,661.12 is: 8,491.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,049.52 : 24,073.20 = 5,661.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,049.52/24,073.20 = 5,661.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,049.52x = 24,073.20 × 5,661.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,049.52x = 136,281,273.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,281,273.98/16,049.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,491.30

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