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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.33, 24,144.29 and 5,419.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.33, 24,144.29 and 5,419.67 is: 8,130.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.33 : 24,144.29 = 5,419.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.33/24,144.29 = 5,419.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.33x = 24,144.29 × 5,419.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.33x = 130,853,936.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,853,936.36/16,094.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.44

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