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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,111.91, 24,162.05 and 5,579.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,111.91, 24,162.05 and 5,579.07 is: 8,366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,111.91 : 24,162.05 = 5,579.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,111.91/24,162.05 = 5,579.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,111.91x = 24,162.05 × 5,579.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,111.91x = 134,801,740.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,801,740.40/16,111.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,366.59

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