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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,067.46, 24,099.84 and 5,537.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,067.46, 24,099.84 and 5,537.46 is: 8,305.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,067.46 : 24,099.84 = 5,537.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,067.46/24,099.84 = 5,537.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,067.46x = 24,099.84 × 5,537.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,067.46x = 133,451,900.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,451,900.01/16,067.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,305.72

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