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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.02, 24,186.12 and 5,591.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.02, 24,186.12 and 5,591.63 is: 8,388.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.02 : 24,186.12 = 5,591.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.02/24,186.12 = 5,591.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.02x = 24,186.12 × 5,591.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.02x = 135,239,834.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,239,834.18/16,122.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,388.52

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