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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,103.76, 24,155.62 and 5,715.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,103.76, 24,155.62 and 5,715.52 is: 8,573.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,103.76 : 24,155.62 = 5,715.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,103.76/24,155.62 = 5,715.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,103.76x = 24,155.62 × 5,715.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,103.76x = 138,061,929.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,061,929.22/16,103.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,573.27

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