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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.68, 24,183.66 and 5,593.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.68, 24,183.66 and 5,593.25 is: 8,388.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.68 : 24,183.66 = 5,593.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.68/24,183.66 = 5,593.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.68x = 24,183.66 × 5,593.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.68x = 135,265,337.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,265,337.73/16,125.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,388.19

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