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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,135.61, 24,188.76 and 5,744.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,135.61, 24,188.76 and 5,744.93 is: 8,612.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,135.61 : 24,188.76 = 5,744.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,135.61/24,188.76 = 5,744.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,135.61x = 24,188.76 × 5,744.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,135.61x = 138,962,612.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,962,612.04/16,135.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,612.17

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