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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,105.92, 24,151.52 and 5,009.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,105.92, 24,151.52 and 5,009.28 is: 7,511.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,105.92 : 24,151.52 = 5,009.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,105.92/24,151.52 = 5,009.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,105.92x = 24,151.52 × 5,009.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,105.92x = 120,981,726.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,981,726.11/16,105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,511.63

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