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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,141.21, 24,197.22 and 5,750.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,141.21, 24,197.22 and 5,750.53 is: 8,620.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,141.21 : 24,197.22 = 5,750.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,141.21/24,197.22 = 5,750.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,141.21x = 24,197.22 × 5,750.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,141.21x = 139,146,779.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,146,779.03/16,141.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.59

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