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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.91, 24,136.45 and 5,562.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.91, 24,136.45 and 5,562.23 is: 8,341.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.91 : 24,136.45 = 5,562.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.91/24,136.45 = 5,562.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.91x = 24,136.45 × 5,562.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.91x = 134,252,486.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,252,486.28/16,094.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.30

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