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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.08, 24,084.48 and 5,666.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.08, 24,084.48 and 5,666.08 is: 8,496.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.08 : 24,084.48 = 5,666.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.08/24,084.48 = 5,666.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.08x = 24,084.48 × 5,666.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.08x = 136,464,590.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,464,590.44/16,062.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,496.07

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