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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,109.58, 24,166.88 and 5,013.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,109.58, 24,166.88 and 5,013.92 is: 7,521.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,109.58 : 24,166.88 = 5,013.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,109.58/24,166.88 = 5,013.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,109.58x = 24,166.88 × 5,013.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,109.58x = 121,170,802.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,170,802.97/16,109.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,521.66

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