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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.73, 24,188.27 and 5,594.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.73, 24,188.27 and 5,594.81 is: 8,391.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.73 : 24,188.27 = 5,594.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.73/24,188.27 = 5,594.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.73x = 24,188.27 × 5,594.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.73x = 135,328,625.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,328,625.96/16,126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,391.57

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