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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,051.68, 24,060.88 and 5,658.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,051.68, 24,060.88 and 5,658.08 is: 8,481.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,051.68 : 24,060.88 = 5,658.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,051.68/24,060.88 = 5,658.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,051.68x = 24,060.88 × 5,658.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,051.68x = 136,138,383.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,138,383.91/16,051.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,481.25

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