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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,099.41, 24,143.20 and 5,566.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,099.41, 24,143.20 and 5,566.73 is: 8,348.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,099.41 : 24,143.20 = 5,566.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,099.41/24,143.20 = 5,566.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,099.41x = 24,143.20 × 5,566.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,099.41x = 134,398,675.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,398,675.74/16,099.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,348.05

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