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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,106.80, 24,164.76 and 5,719.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,106.80, 24,164.76 and 5,719.60 is: 8,581.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,106.80 : 24,164.76 = 5,719.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,106.80/24,164.76 = 5,719.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,106.80x = 24,164.76 × 5,719.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,106.80x = 138,212,761.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,212,761.30/16,106.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,581.02

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