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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.07, 24,224.90 and 5,619.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.07, 24,224.90 and 5,619.89 is: 8,429.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.07 : 24,224.90 = 5,619.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.07/24,224.90 = 5,619.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.07x = 24,224.90 × 5,619.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.07x = 136,141,273.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,141,273.26/16,150.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,429.76

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