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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.67, 24,144.59 and 5,566.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.67, 24,144.59 and 5,566.72 is: 8,350.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.67 : 24,144.59 = 5,566.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.67/24,144.59 = 5,566.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.67x = 24,144.59 × 5,566.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.67x = 134,406,083.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,406,083.85/16,095.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.45

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