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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.36, 24,093.72 and 5,666.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.36, 24,093.72 and 5,666.82 is: 8,500.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.36 : 24,093.72 = 5,666.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.36/24,093.72 = 5,666.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.36x = 24,093.72 × 5,666.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.36x = 136,534,774.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,534,774.37/16,062.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,500.29

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