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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,091.55, 24,140.96 and 5,703.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,091.55, 24,140.96 and 5,703.30 is: 8,556.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,091.55 : 24,140.96 = 5,703.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,091.55/24,140.96 = 5,703.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,091.55x = 24,140.96 × 5,703.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,091.55x = 137,683,108.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,683,108.65/16,091.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,556.24

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