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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.82, 24,224.60 and 5,619.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.82, 24,224.60 and 5,619.80 is: 8,429.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.82 : 24,224.60 = 5,619.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.82/24,224.60 = 5,619.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.82x = 24,224.60 × 5,619.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.82x = 136,137,481.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,137,481.69/16,150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,429.14

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