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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,120.62, 24,166.33 and 5,729.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,120.62, 24,166.33 and 5,729.94 is: 8,589.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,120.62 : 24,166.33 = 5,729.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,120.62/24,166.33 = 5,729.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,120.62x = 24,166.33 × 5,729.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,120.62x = 138,471,471.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,471,471.44/16,120.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,589.71

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