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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.40, 24,140.88 and 5,565.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.40, 24,140.88 and 5,565.60 is: 8,348.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.40 : 24,140.88 = 5,565.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.40/24,140.88 = 5,565.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.40x = 24,140.88 × 5,565.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.40x = 134,358,481.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,358,481.73/16,094.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,348.15

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