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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.36, 24,189.20 and 5,595.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.36, 24,189.20 and 5,595.43 is: 8,392.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.36 : 24,189.20 = 5,595.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.36/24,189.20 = 5,595.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.36x = 24,189.20 × 5,595.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.36x = 135,348,975.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,348,975.36/16,127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,392.51

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