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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,083.91, 24,129.09 and 5,554.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,083.91, 24,129.09 and 5,554.32 is: 8,332.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,083.91 : 24,129.09 = 5,554.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,083.91/24,129.09 = 5,554.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,083.91x = 24,129.09 × 5,554.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,083.91x = 134,020,596.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,020,596.68/16,083.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.59

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