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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.64, 24,191.48 and 5,595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.64, 24,191.48 and 5,595.20 is: 8,393.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.64 : 24,191.48 = 5,595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.64/24,191.48 = 5,595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.64x = 24,191.48 × 5,595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.64x = 135,356,168.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,356,168.90/16,125.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,393.85

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