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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,110.72, 24,168.96 and 5,719.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,110.72, 24,168.96 and 5,719.68 is: 8,580.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,110.72 : 24,168.96 = 5,719.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,110.72/24,168.96 = 5,719.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,110.72x = 24,168.96 × 5,719.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,110.72x = 138,238,717.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,238,717.13/16,110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,580.54

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