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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.91, 24,095.99 and 5,531.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.91, 24,095.99 and 5,531.54 is: 8,297.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.91 : 24,095.99 = 5,531.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.91/24,095.99 = 5,531.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.91x = 24,095.99 × 5,531.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.91x = 133,287,932.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,287,932.52/16,062.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,297.87

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