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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,091.64, 24,128.55 and 5,555.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,091.64, 24,128.55 and 5,555.97 is: 8,330.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,091.64 : 24,128.55 = 5,555.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,091.64/24,128.55 = 5,555.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,091.64x = 24,128.55 × 5,555.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,091.64x = 134,057,499.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,057,499.94/16,091.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.88

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