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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,051.55, 24,078.95 and 5,522.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,051.55, 24,078.95 and 5,522.43 is: 8,284.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,051.55 : 24,078.95 = 5,522.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,051.55/24,078.95 = 5,522.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,051.55x = 24,078.95 × 5,522.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,051.55x = 132,974,329.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,974,329.65/16,051.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.20

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