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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.11, 24,168.58 and 5,731.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.11, 24,168.58 and 5,731.43 is: 8,591.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.11 : 24,168.58 = 5,731.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.11/24,168.58 = 5,731.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.11x = 24,168.58 × 5,731.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.11x = 138,520,524.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,520,524.47/16,122.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,591.96

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