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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.90, 24,136.41 and 5,562.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.90, 24,136.41 and 5,562.24 is: 8,341.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.90 : 24,136.41 = 5,562.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.90/24,136.41 = 5,562.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.90x = 24,136.41 × 5,562.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.90x = 134,252,435.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,252,435.51/16,094.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.30

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