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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,078.84, 24,109.62 and 5,689.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,078.84, 24,109.62 and 5,689.24 is: 8,530.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,078.84 : 24,109.62 = 5,689.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,078.84/24,109.62 = 5,689.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,078.84x = 24,109.62 × 5,689.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,078.84x = 137,165,414.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,165,414.49/16,078.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,530.80

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