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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,147.99, 24,233.01 and 5,617.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,147.99, 24,233.01 and 5,617.91 is: 8,430.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,147.99 : 24,233.01 = 5,617.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,147.99/24,233.01 = 5,617.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,147.99x = 24,233.01 × 5,617.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,147.99x = 136,138,869.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,138,869.21/16,147.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,430.70

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