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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,057.46, 24,079.97 and 5,525.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,057.46, 24,079.97 and 5,525.48 is: 8,286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,057.46 : 24,079.97 = 5,525.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,057.46/24,079.97 = 5,525.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,057.46x = 24,079.97 × 5,525.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,057.46x = 133,053,466.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,053,466.65/16,057.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,286.08

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