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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,086.65, 24,133.19 and 5,557.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,086.65, 24,133.19 and 5,557.05 is: 8,336.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,086.65 : 24,133.19 = 5,557.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,086.65/24,133.19 = 5,557.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,086.65x = 24,133.19 × 5,557.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,086.65x = 134,109,343.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,109,343.49/16,086.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,336.69

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