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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.86, 24,189.96 and 5,595.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.86, 24,189.96 and 5,595.94 is: 8,393.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.86 : 24,189.96 = 5,595.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.86/24,189.96 = 5,595.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.86x = 24,189.96 × 5,595.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.86x = 135,365,564.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,365,564.76/16,127.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,393.28

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