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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,146.28, 24,220.50 and 5,615.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,146.28, 24,220.50 and 5,615.92 is: 8,424.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,146.28 : 24,220.50 = 5,615.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,146.28/24,220.50 = 5,615.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,146.28x = 24,220.50 × 5,615.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,146.28x = 136,020,390.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,020,390.36/16,146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,424.26

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