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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.91, 24,137.95 and 5,563.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.91, 24,137.95 and 5,563.23 is: 8,342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.91 : 24,137.95 = 5,563.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.91/24,137.95 = 5,563.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.91x = 24,137.95 × 5,563.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.91x = 134,284,967.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,284,967.58/16,095.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,342.80

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