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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.98, 24,085.20 and 5,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.98, 24,085.20 and 5,529 is: 8,291.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.98 : 24,085.20 = 5,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.98/24,085.20 = 5,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.98x = 24,085.20 × 5,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.98x = 133,167,070.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,167,070.80/16,060.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,291.34

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