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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,099.52, 24,148.56 and 5,711.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,099.52, 24,148.56 and 5,711.12 is: 8,566.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,099.52 : 24,148.56 = 5,711.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,099.52/24,148.56 = 5,711.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,099.52x = 24,148.56 × 5,711.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,099.52x = 137,915,323.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,915,323.99/16,099.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,566.42

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