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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,133.09, 24,195.58 and 5,742.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,133.09, 24,195.58 and 5,742.41 is: 8,612.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,133.09 : 24,195.58 = 5,742.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,133.09/24,195.58 = 5,742.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,133.09x = 24,195.58 × 5,742.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,133.09x = 138,940,940.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,940,940.55/16,133.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,612.17

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