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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.15, 24,078.30 and 5,663.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.15, 24,078.30 and 5,663.90 is: 8,495.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.15 : 24,078.30 = 5,663.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.15/24,078.30 = 5,663.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.15x = 24,078.30 × 5,663.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.15x = 136,377,083.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,377,083.37/16,052.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,495.88

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