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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,098.67, 24,149.09 and 5,569.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,098.67, 24,149.09 and 5,569.72 is: 8,354.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,098.67 : 24,149.09 = 5,569.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,098.67/24,149.09 = 5,569.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,098.67x = 24,149.09 × 5,569.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,098.67x = 134,503,669.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,503,669.55/16,098.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,354.96

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